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Information Technology
Sector to be Encouraged: Reddy
New Delhi, December 29, 2006
The Minister for Urban Development, Jaipal Reddy has said
that his Ministry would consider the idea of having a Open
City Centre Plaza and Pedestrianizing designated area in
identified cities in country. He said that the idea would be
further explored, as the project would not require much funds.
Shri Reddy was chairing the meeting of the Consultative
Committee for the Ministry of Urban Development here today.
Giving this idea, Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, the Rajya Sabha
Member said that most towns or state capitals have a history
and heritage and are in dilapidated or decayed condition
because of lack of resources. He said a pilot scheme on this
line may be taken up by the Urban Development Ministry in
about 20 cities.
Jagdish Tytler, Lok Sabha Member requested Shri Jaipal Reddy
to encourage service sectors like Information Technology in
Delhi to provide jobs in those sectors to our young
intellectuals in the capital. He also said that Tourism and
Hotel Industry may also be taken up in Delhi to get more jobs
for future generations. In reply, Jaipal Reddy said that the
issue is under active consideration of the Ministry. Stating
that Information Technology Sectors is playing a dominant role
in Delhi, the Minister stated that service sector should be
encouraged and projected. Shri Reddy said his Ministry would
look into creating scope for Information Technology Sector.
The points raised by Shri Tytler would be considered while
finalizing the Delhi Master Plan 2021.
Sajjan Kumar, Lok Sabha Member urged the Chairman to keep the
Commonwealth Games in the agenda for the next Consultative
Committee Meeting. Accepting the suggestion, Jaipal Reddy said
that the Delhi Development Authority, Government of Delhi and
Sports Authority of India are involved in the Commonwealth
Games and the Central Public Works Department and the Delhi
Development Authority are executing the work.
Another member told the CPWD to construct buildings to give
ethnic look of the region. The member also asked the agency to
design or develop a concept for building cheap dwelling unit
for poor people in the states. Another member asked about the
impact of RTI Act on the working of CPWD.
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