Steps discussed to make Jaipur world-class

The Rajasthan government on Saturday took what it claimed to be a first step to develop the state capital as a world-class city in a review meeting of the urban development and housing department. The meeting proposed facilitating satellite towns around Jaipur on lines of the national capital region, improving vehicle parking conditions and developing Mount Abu as the best hill station in the country. The ambitious project of international convention centre was also approved by chief minister Ashok Gehlot and discussions were held over the proposed Ring Road, Ghat Ki Ghuni tunnel, BRTS and other infrastructure projects. The need was also expressed to develop flyovers and railway overbridges (ROBs) to smoothen city traffic flow. Following the decision, the projects for extension of Bais Godaam ROB and construction of various proposed flyovers in the city have been strengthened. To enhance public participation in development projects, CM proposed to ascertain opinion of local residents before finalizing development plans. This has been proposed to minimize public resentment over displacement caused by development projects. The housing board department officials have also been instructed to prepare work plans for construction of affordable houses. As a major endowment to Mount Abu it was decided that the hill-top town shall be developed as “the best hill station” in the country. This would call for phased development of various tourist locations at Mount Abu and nearby areas. The development department officials have been reportedly asked to submit a plan in 30 days.