Delhi Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday inspected the Udyog Nagar Industrial Area and held an extensive interaction with industrialists, factory owners, workers, and representatives of the Industrial Area Society.
He reviewed long-pending infrastructure issues in the area, including waterlogging, drainage bottlenecks, road conditions, encroachments, and concerns related to industrial operations.
The Minister stated that the government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has a clear vision: industries are essential for Delhi’s development, but environmental protection is equally important.
“I assure you that I will personally and continuously monitor the entire matter to ensure a lasting solution to these issues. Our objective is clear—industries must continue to operate, the environment must be protected, and workers and entrepreneurs must be provided with a better, safer, and more organized environment,” he said.
He further assured that the government is committed to providing a permanent solution to waterlogging issues faced by industries in the area and will ensure that ease of doing business is promoted while infrastructure is upgraded on priority.
Sirsa announced that work on internal roads and stormwater drains within the Udyog Nagar Industrial Area will begin shortly.
He assured business owners that he will personally monitor the development works and clarified that legitimate tubewell and borewell connections will not be affected.
He also stated that enforcement action is being taken only against identified polluting industries in accordance with environmental regulations.
“Action is being taken only against polluting industries. We will review the list of identified units and correct any errors, if found. At the same time, we are working on a comprehensive policy regarding tubewells and borewells that will provide a long-term solution to these issues,” he added.
On the issue of encroachments, the Minister directed officials to carry out a drive to remove encroachments from roads and public spaces within the industrial area.
He emphasized that cluster jhuggis within industrial zones and illegal encroachments adversely affect industrial operations and infrastructure maintenance, and therefore require coordinated action by all stakeholders.