India, May 31 -- Lieutenant Governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Saturday said the future of Delhi must be shaped by sustainability, ecological protection, and improved quality of life rather than "unchecked concrete expansion".

Addressing an industry forum, the LG reiterated that Delhi should emerge as a model city under "Viksit Bharat 2047" through stronger collaboration with the government, industry, and citizens.

"The future identity of global cities will be shaped by how effectively they balance development with environmental responsibility," Sandhu said.

He described the Yamuna floodplains, ridge areas, biodiversity zones, and green belts as critical ecological assets that would shape the city's future urban identity. He said o...