New Delhi: Delhi’s agricultural markets are set for an infrastructure upgrade, with chief minister Rekha Gupta Friday laying the foundation stones for four projects across Azadpur, Keshopur and Narela markets aimed at improving facilities for farmers, traders and workers.
“Govt wants to go beyond repairs and cosmetic changes to create robust infrastructure capable of meeting the needs of the next 100 years,” Gupta said, adding that work was also planned on roads, drainage, waste disposal, lighting, healthcare facilities, security systems and technology upgrades across agricultural markets. She said consultants had already been appointed for the development of Tikri Khampur Fruit and Vegetable Market and that long-term plans were being prepared for markets in Azadpur, Ghazipur, Narela and Keshopur. Development minister Kapil Mishra said infrastructure gaps had persisted in several markets for years, with some areas lacking proper roads and sewerage facilities for decades.