The deadlines of most ongoing infrastructure projects across Delhi have been revised by over two months owing to the Covid-induced lockdown that forced a pause in work as labourers began leaving for their hometowns.
Although work has resumed, the pace remains sluggish.
An official of the Public Works Department (PWD) said around 50% of labourers have come back and work will start in full swing by early July. “The deadlines will be revised on a case-to-case basis,” the official said.
For instance, the inauguration of the redeveloped Chandni Chowk was scheduled for April 17 but was cancelled due to the Covid situation. The Central verge is complete, with only a few street lights and CCTVs to be set up.
