As deficiencies in the Union government’s East Kidwai Nagar Redevelopment Project come to light, experts say there is a need for detailed assessments before similar projects are planned for the national capital in the future.

The Delhi high court had recently ordered Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning and Engineering) Centre (UTTIPEC) to suggest “corrective measures” and consider scaling down the occupancy at East Kidwai Nagar. The order was based on the report on traffic circulation assessment by Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D). There are also concerns about how the water requirement for the colony residents would be met once it is fully functional.

However, the central government plans to redevelop seven government colonies located in south and central Delhi as well. It plans to redevelop Nauroji Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Tyagraj Nagar, Mohammadpur, Kasturba Nagar and Srinivaspuri. The plan is to construct a commercial-cum-office complex at Nauroji Nagar and multi-storeyed residential complex along with other social infrastructure in the areas.

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