New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday laid the foundation stones for 53 development projects worth Rs 214.12 crore across five Assembly constituencies, with the works expected to benefit around 1.75 lakh residents of unauthorised colonies.

Launched under the Delhi government's Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the projects focus primarily on improving roads and drainage infrastructure in areas that have faced prolonged waterlogging, damaged roads and poor civic amenities.

1,062 Roads And Lanes To Be Developed

According to the Delhi government, the projects will cover 1,062 roads and lanes across 27 unauthorised colonies. Around 89.82 km of roads and 147.69 km of drainage network will be developed under the programme.

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