ADVANTAGES OF COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Last time we looked at the incredible paced up infrastructure development taking place in Delhi over the recent past in lieu of the Commonwealth Games. We have a new drinking water supply system–Sonia Vihar– providing water to the eastern part of city. We have new sewage system put in place across the city by the authorities. We have an entirely new network of roads and flyovers connecting the city with Domestic and International Terminals. Gurgaon and Jaipur have come closer. We have the Delhi Metro Railway System in place connecting and criss-crossing the Delhi NCR region.
We have renewed focus on solid waste management by local authorities though the Bhagidari scheme. We have put in place over the last few years, airport beautification and expansion, both for domestic and international terminals. We have the existing Indian Railway connecting Delhi to all corners of the country through Rajdhani networks. New sports complexes have come up and existing stadiums renewed.
Then there are the Department of Environment advertisements, showcasing Delhi to be a clean and green city, which has banned the use of plastic bags, which is meeting a good consumer response. Posters of hygienic municipal hazardous waste disposal system for hospital waste are also seen at places. Most recently, the city has seen the Bed and Breakfast possibility in residential area for hosting the guests coming into the city. Construction of the Commonwealth Games Village is on right now and it promises of making the houses available as cheap housing for residents after the Games are over.