Question : AREA OF RIDGE

(a) the total area of the Ridge in Delhi;

(b) whether the Government have prepared a comprehensive Master Plan for the entire Ridge;

(c) if so, the salient features thereof;

(d) the total funds required for the development/improvement of the Ecology and Environment of the Ridge;

(e) the sources identified for mobilisation of funds to complete the project of development of Ridge;

(f) whether the Government are planning to involve private sector and joint venture also in the Planning, Development and Improvement of the Ridge area; and
(g) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA )

(a): 7777 hect.

(b)&(c): Yes, Sir. The total area of the ridge has been divided into 4 parts as under:

(i) Northern Ridge 87 hect.
(ii) Central Ridge	864 hect.
(iii) South-Central Ridge	626 hect.
(iv) Southern Ridge	6200 hect.