The district administration in New Delhi has decided to take concrete steps towards the conservation, rejuvenation, and beautification of water bodies. In this regard, an important meeting was held, chaired by the District Magistrate of New Delhi. During the meeting, coordination between various departments regarding the development and revival of water bodies within the district was discussed in detail. 

It was stated in the meeting that there are a total of 62 water bodies in the New Delhi district that fall under the jurisdiction of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The DDA has been directed to expedite the process of reviving these water bodies. This includes demarcation, cost estimation, and the timely completion of necessary works. 

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The Forest Department (I&FC) has also been instructed to issue No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for necessary works wherever required. It was also decided in the meeting that the I&FC and the Forest Department will soon begin desilting and beautification work on water bodies in the Ghitorni and Rajokri (Holi Chowk) areas, which also includes the BSF camp area. 

The concerned departments have been asked to submit an action-taken report in this regard soon. The Delhi Cantonment Board reported that two water bodies located in its area, in Jharera and East Mehrauli Nagar, have already been rejuvenated. Directions were given to make these water bodies more useful for the public and to develop them as tourist spots. 

Furthermore, all land-owning agencies, including the DDA, I&FC, and the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), have been directed to prepare proposals for their respective water bodies, which include cost estimates for Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), boundary walls, fencing, and beautification, to ensure that the water bodies are clean and safe. 

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The District Project Fund Scheme was also discussed in the meeting. Under this scheme, all departments were instructed to prioritise small but essential development works related to infrastructure, community facilities, and social welfare. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the chair.