What the master plan 2021 must address
Former Delhi chief secretary Omesh Saigal takes a critical look at the Delhi Master Plan 2021 and what it lacks.....Full Story

Compounded by bad planning
Even as we plan to spend Rs 80,000 crore on the Commonwealth Games, perhaps we should consider setting a part of it aside for the Delhi Jal Board and the capital’s water-starved and polluted water-fed population of one crore—and growing. Our sewerage system is a blot on our city planners, our water delivery system is a mess, and the Yamuna is a dump.....Full Story

Advantage lawmakers
Finally, the courts have taken cognisance of the fact that Delhi has become a magnet for those who will subvert the town-planning system just to live here.....Full Story

Grubbing for power
A whole panoply of corrupt officials played a role in getting the discoms, and a particular consultant, their contracts—let not the big fish get away.....Full Story