Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, on Tuesday, under the second phase of the ‘Government on Wheels’ initiative, inspected several ongoing road and drainage repair projects in Outer and Dehat (Rural) Delhi.
The initiative was first launched in the month of August when Verma and officials of the Public Works Department (PWD), Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and other departments inspected a 47-km stretch of Outer Ring Road. During the second inspection also, senior officials from multiple departments travelled together on a single bus, aiming to understand the issues faced by the public on roads.
The route covered several major arterial roads and ongoing drainage projects, including in Najafgarh (via UER-II), Nangloi-Najafgarh Road, Rohtak Road (Mundka), Rani Khera Underpass, Ghevra Road, and Karala-Kanjhawala Road up to Mangolpuri.
The four-hour inspection included halts at various congestion points and problematic stretches, where commuters reportedly face regular difficulties, including Dhaula Kuan metro station, near Sai Baba temple in Nazafgarh and Nangloi-Najafgarh road. Issues such as footpath encroachments, damaged and uneven road surfaces, neglected drainage systems and sanitation lapses were identified during the drive.
The drive aimed to identify real-time issues such as damaged road stretches, encroached footpaths, faulty drainage connections, and poor sanitation management. Officers were instructed to submit immediate reports and take corrective actions to ensure smooth travel and prevent waterlogging during the upcoming season.
After reviewing the projects, the minister directed officials to ensure timely completion and better inter-departmental coordination.
Speaking during the inspection, Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said, “Our government is committed to resolving long-pending road and drainage problems in Delhi’s outer areas. 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. Work that didn’t happen in the last 25 years is now being executed.”
He added that previous governments ignored Dehat Delhi, leaving rural belts deprived of basic roads and drainage infrastructure. The minister said the next phases of the Government on Wheels programme will continue focusing on Outer Delhi’s rural and semi-urban belts, ensuring balanced development and improved infrastructure across all zones.
“The goal is simple — no road should remain broken, and no drain should remain clogged. We are determined to deliver lasting change in every corner of Delhi. Rural Delhi will finally get its due share of development after being ignored by successive governments for 27 years.” Launched in August, the ‘Government on Wheels’ programme is designed to promote field-based governance by bringing officials from multiple departments together on a single bus for joint site inspections.
