Former Delhi Chief Advocates Urgent Urban Planning Overhaul

Former Delhi Chief Secretary Shailaja Chandra has issued a strong call to action for the BJP-led government, urging immediate attention to urban governance challenges, particularly those linked to migrant housing and waste management.

Chandra, who previously served in the Union Health Ministry, highlighted Delhi's ongoing issue with unplanned settlements of migrant workers as a top priority that demands urgent intervention. She also criticized the lack of inter-agency coordination among multiple civic bodies, advocating for a unified approach to urban planning.

In her public letter, Chandra encouraged Delhi's new Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, to shift away from the long-standing practices of appeasement politics in favor of decisive urban policy changes. She emphasized the importance of creating migration-responsive housing near employment hubs and reinforced the necessity of waste management strategies like those successfully implemented in Indore.

(With inputs from agencies.)