(a) whether some NGOs have raised objection on the construction of Commonwealth Games village in Yamuna riverbed; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether some NGOs have raised objection on the construction of Commonwealth Games village in Yamuna riverbed; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): Some NGOs/ environmentalists have raised objection to the
construction of the proposed Commonwealth Games Village on
environmental considerations, obstructions to re-charging of
ground water, etc. The Ministry of Environment & Forests has
conveyed environmental clearance vide letters dated 14.12.2006,
22.1.2007, 29.3.2007 and 23.4.2007. The NGOs/ environmentalists
have been heard at various levels in Government. As the
apprehensions were not found to be valid, Delhi Development
Authority is going ahead with its plans to develop the
Commonwealth Games Village at the selected site.