Fencing, signage revamp to help protect Yamuna floodplain: DDA

Time of India

19 hours ago

New Delhi: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will restore and renovate Yamuna signage boards from Wazirabad Barrage to NH-24 on both banks of the river. Officials indicated the initiative aims to clearly mark the floodplain surrounding the northern ridge.
The DDA is also implementing a steel fencing project covering 11km of the Yamuna floodplain from Wazirabad Barrage to ITO Barrage to safeguard the environmentally critical zone from unauthorised occupation. The selected contractor is expected to complete the Rs 18 crore project within four months. This action is part of a comprehensive strategy to preserve and safeguard the floodplain.
In April, DDA reported to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about recovering 24 acres of occupied land under the Yamuna Vanasthali project between Jan and April.
The initiative will secure restored floodplain areas like Yamuna Vatika, Asita and other vacant patches on both eastern and western banks. A tender has been floated for this, the authority said.
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The DDA has established various recreational facilities on the Yamuna floodplain over the previous two years, including parks and cafes, along the 22-km river stretch between Wazirabad Barrage and Okhla Barrage. The developments comprise Asita East and West and Kalindi Aviral, encompassing Baansera Park, Vasudev Ghat, Amrut Biodiversity Park and Yamuna Vatika near Rajghat, spanning 740 hectares in total.
The current Yamuna Vanasthali initiative — a floodplain restoration project on the eastern bank — extends from Wazirabad Barrage to Sarai Kale Khan ISBT Bridge, covering 236.5 hectares. The DDA intends to create connections between all existing and future parks situated along the Yamuna floodplain.