Delhi : Infrastructure...............

Delhi 2010 - This seems to be the mantra behind the soaring inflation in Delhi NCR. India 2050 - the New Superpower on the block is yet another reason for this nationwide phenomena. The preparation for the Commonwealth Games has greatly enhanced Delhi infrastructurally. But, a lot needs to be done still. The transport system needs overhauling!!!

Lets take the Bus Transport System for instance. What we really need in this city is a unified rate system. Today, even though the city has both DTC and Private Operators running on the same routes, the Private Buses are always overflowing, while the DTC Buses rarely even utilise their full capacity. Despite their providing better seating and faster transit, the DTC buses lose out to ill equipped Private ones due to their 'competitive' pricing. The High Capacity Bus System Corridors introduced recently have not really eased any of the load on the other buses plying on these routes, as even they seem to carry only a fraction of their capacity.

I don't know how many of you have noticed the new Bus Stands being put up across the city, but one thing I have to acknowledge about them is their quality, made from stainless steel, these modern structures are a God send, a sight for sore eyes.............

The introduction of more Radio Taxis in the city is a boon that the city hasn't as yet been able to acknowledge and appreciate, because of the small numbers that have been deployed. The induction of these taxis into mainstream service will provide accountability, safety and surety of service.

The next step along this path should be to slowly and steadily reduce Rickshaws and Auto rickshaws on the capital's streets. This would really enhance the quality of traffic on the roads. And hence, make the roads relatively safer. This however cannot be done until after the tariffs for the Taxi Services are brought down to a level more affordable by the poorer sections of the society.

One thing that could surely and certainly change the face of Delhi as it is today, is a ban on spitting and throwing rubbish in public areas, implemented very strictly across the whole region. Cause this seems to be a recurring ailment in not most, but the Whole of the country. And, even if a small section of the country is cured of this, it would have a huge impact on the whole by providing the country with inspiration from one of its own, rather than some outside influence.........................

Another change long over due is the cleanup of the river. What we need here is technology and expertise like that used to improve the Thames river, or was used in some regions in China. Once this is done, the river can then be developed to host certain kinds of water sports activities and also to provide another medium of travel in certain regions, specially if hovercrafts are used.

These changes I have mentioned are some that could make this city one of the more advanced cities of the world. But, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Hope to delve deeper into the subject at a later date............ Though obviously my thoughts in this matter are not those of a professional, but are from personal viewpoint, I believe that if we were to accommodate them, they really would improve the quality of life in the city manifold. Hoping to see some of this in action in the near future.............