Delhi Will Pay 90% Of The Cost To Make Non-Conforming Industrial Areas Conforming, According To The CM

Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, said on Wednesday that 90% of the cost of converting all 26 non-conforming industrial zones in the city into conforming industrial areas would be covered by the government, with the remaining 10% coming from the companies.

Six lakh employment are anticipated to be created by this rehabilitation project. The importance of this project for the expansion and development of Delhi’s industrial sector was stressed by Kejriwal. These locations will be given the coveted conforming area designation after the transition is finished, creating an atmosphere that is favourable for companies to flourish, according to a statement.

The chief minister and government representatives addressed the development process’ problems, identified obstacles, and developed plans for speeding it up at a high-level discussion.

The conference clarified the causes of non-conforming industrial regions’ existence as well. Unauthorised colonies arose as a result of the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) failure to keep up with the city’s growth, which led to the use of residential property for industrial uses. According to authorities, this led to the development of non-compliant industrial sites.

Industrial organisations received assurances from Kejriwal that the government is ready to help with the rebuilding of these regions. “These zones will be transformed into complying industrial districts, which will remove safety problems, ease business operations, and promote growth. Additionally, it will increase young job possibilities and boost Delhi’s GDP, according to the statement.

The chief minister also noted the difficulties nonconforming industrial regions confront, such as poor infrastructure, a lack of services that are necessary, and unscrupulous practises brought on by a lack of paperwork. These problems not only put employees at danger but also prevent industries from expanding.

These districts now have 51,000 industrial units and thousands of workers. However, they are threatened by sealing. By addressing these issues, the government’s multi-phase rehabilitation plan seeks to make the workplace safer for employees and business owners.