Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma reviews key road, drainage works in outer Delhi

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma on Tuesday carried out an extensive on-ground inspection of major road and drainage projects across Outer and Rural Delhi as part of the second phase of the 'Government on Wheels' initiative.

Senior officials from the Public Works Department (PWD), Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and other civic agencies accompanied the minister during the four-hour inspection, which began at Dhaula Kuan Metro Station and covered several key locations including Najafgarh (via UER-II), Nangloi–Najafgarh Road, Rohtak Road (Mundka), Rani Khera Underpass, Ghevra Road, and Karala–Kanjhawala Road up to Mangolpuri.

Speaking to reporters during the inspection, Verma said the government’s focus was on addressing long-pending issues in Outer Delhi’s neglected belts.

“Mundka Road has now been transferred to NHAI and a proper drainage system is being constructed along it. Within a year, the entire stretch from Punjabi Bagh to the Bahadurgarh border will be transformed,” he said.

The inspection team made several stops at congestion-prone and problematic sites, including the Sai Baba Temple stretch in Najafgarh and Nangloi–Najafgarh Road, where commuters frequently face poor road conditions. Officials identified issues such as footpath encroachments, damaged or uneven roads, neglected drainage, and sanitation lapses.

Verma said that Outer and Rural Delhi had long been overlooked in terms of infrastructure development. “Previous governments ignored Dehat Delhi. This government is determined to ensure that no road remains broken and no drain remains clogged. Rural Delhi will finally get its due share of development after being neglected for 27 years,” he added.

Verma also added that the next phases of the initiative will continue focusing on Outer Delhi’s rural and semi-urban belts, ensuring balanced development and improved infrastructure across all zones.