Delhi Lt. Governor Approves Roadmap on Digital Preparation of DDA

As digital technology will eliminate the need for physical interactions between citizens and DDA officials, it will help check corruption in the department responsible for local urban development.

By Rakesh Raman

The Lt. Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal who has recently assumed office after the resignation of Najeeb Jung has approved a “Roadmap on Digital Preparation of DDA.”

The roadmap is supposed to guide the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to provide online services to citizens and address their grievances.

Mr. Baijal, who is also the chairman of DDA, had earlier directed the DDA officials to work on redressing public grievances online and assured that he will keenly watch timely completion of projects.

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As digital technology will eliminate the need for physical interactions between citizens and DDA officials, it will help check corruption in the department responsible for local urban development.

In the new roadmap to embrace technology, DDA will digitalize all its activities related to land disposal, housing, land management, financial matters, sports, personnel, and others.

According to a government statement, the DDA will also revamp its online portal to handle public grievances with minimal human interface.

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Meanwhile, Mr. Baijal has decided to make a policy to ensure smooth parking in the city. He has recommended need-based parking solutions and directed a dedicated team of officials to make a comprehensive plan which could be easily implemented.

Roadmap on ‘Digital Preparation of DDA’ for online services to citizens approved..Strict timelines for grievance redressal. pic.twitter.com/tLYzR4NAcz

— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) February 22, 2017

The plan, according to the Lt. Governor, will be made in coordination with other departments such as the DDA, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and the Public Works Department (PWD).

By Rakesh Raman, who is a government’s National award-winning journalist and runs free school for deserving children under his NGO – RMN Foundation.

Photo courtesy: Delhi Government