New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Friday chaired the meeting of the Advisory Council of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to review the progress on the upcoming Master Plan and sustainable development, an official said.
L-G Sandhu, who is also the Chairman of the DDA, stressed technology-driven solutions to address the national capital’s evolving urban challenges.
In a message on X, the L-G informed that the key meeting of the DDA was attended by senior officials and Members of Parliament Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Sudhanshu Trivedi.
Advocating a tough approach against illegal constructions, L-G Sandhu wrote on X, “Directed @official_dda to maintain zero tolerance against illegal encroachments and unauthorised constructions by leveraging technology for real-time monitoring of land parcels and buildings, enabling prompt detection and swift enforcement.”
“Reiterated that a collaborative, transparent, and technology-driven approach remains the cornerstone of addressing Delhi’s evolving urban challenges. Reaffirmed our commitment to building a sustainable, resilient, and liveable #ViksitDilli,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor said on X, “Chaired the meeting of the Advisory Council of @official_dda today, in the presence of Hon’ble MPs Shri @RamvirBidhuriand Shri@SudhanshuTrivedi, to review the roadmap for sustainable urban development in the National Capital.”
We held wide-ranging deliberations on the upcoming Master Plan of Delhi, strengthening civic and institutional frameworks, and ensuring planned, inclusive, and future-ready growth for the city, he said in his message on social media.
Earlier on Thursday, the Lieutenant Governor shared information about his interaction with visiting students from Oman.
“Delighted to interact with a bright group of young students from Oman, winners of the Sastra Pratibha Contest organised by Vijnana Bharati at IIT Gandhinagar. It was encouraging to witness their scientific curiosity, spirit of inquiry, and eagerness to learn,” said L-G Sandhu.
“Nurturing scientific temper and analytical thinking among young minds is vital to building a strong foundation for research, innovation, and a future-ready society. I commend the dedicated efforts of Vijnana Bharati in inspiring the next generation of young innovators while connecting them with India’s rich scientific heritage. My best wishes to all the winners for their future academic journey and scientific pursuits,” he said.
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