Last Updated: 27 Nov 2024
9.5 years of AAP Govt
-- 31 flyovers built: 30% of Total Flyovers in Delhi built by AAP Govt[1]
-- 25 more flyovers: 9 under construction and another 16 in the approval stage[2]
AAP saved ₹557 crore in the construction of these 31 Flyovers/Underpasses[2:1]
The Kejriwal government's success in saving money on flyover construction is a model for other governments in India, where cost overshoots & multi year delays is a common sight
Delhi's 1st Double Decker Flyover Section coming Up at Bhajanpura and Yamuna Vihar Section of Upcoming Pink Line of Delhi Metro
-- 2 more such double decker flyovers in pipeline
¶ Flyovers/Underpasses Summary[2:2]
| Time Period | Party in Power | Number of Years | Number of Flyovers/Underpasses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-2015 | Congress & BJP | 68 years | 72 |
| 2015-Now | AAP | 8 years | 31 |
¶ Honest & Efficient: Saved Money by AAP
CM Kejriwal mentioned that in most places in India, "PWD" (Public Works Department) stands for corruption, but in Delhi, it stands for honesty
Here is the list of some notable cost saving projects:
| Index | Flyover | Estimated cost (₹ crore) | Actual cost (₹ crore) | Amount saved (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mangolpuri to Madhuban Chowk[3] | 423 | 323 | 100 |
| 2. | Prem Barapula to Azadpur[4] | 247 | 147 | 100 |
| 3. | Vikaspuri Flyover[5] | 560 | 450 | 110 |
| 4. | Jagatpur Chowk flyover[3:1] | 80 | 72 | 8 |
| 5. | Bhalswa flyover[6] | 65 | 45 | 20 |
| 6. | Burari flyover[3:2] | - | - | 15 |
| 7. | Mukundpur Chowk flyover[3:3] | - | - | 4 |
| 8. | Mayur Vihar Flyover[3:4] | 50 | 45 | 5 |
| 9. | Shastri Park and the Seelampur flyover[3:5] | 303 | 250 | 53 |
| 10. | Madhuban Chowk corridor[3:6] | 422 | 297 | 125 |
| 11. | Sarai Kale Khan Flyover[2:3] | 66 | 50 | 16 |
¶ How Money is saved?
AAP believes in working honestly and saving money, just like people save money in their homes. This approach has not only saved money but also improved the quality of the construction
Biggest factor is Honest Intentions of Govt
- Reduced corruption and middlemen involvement in the bidding process
- Use of innovative construction techniques
- Transparent and fair bidding process
- Strict monitoring of project costs
¶ Other Flyovers by AAP Govt
| Index | Flyover |
|---|---|
| 1. | Signature Bridge |
| 2. | Wazirabad Flyover |
| 3. | Rohini East Flyover |
| 4. | Prahladpur Underpass |
| 5. | Dwarka Flyover |
| 6. | Peeragarhi Flyover |
| 7. | Najafgarh Flyover |
| 8. | Mahipalpur Flyover |
| 9. | Mehrauli Flyover |
| 10. | Nizamuddin Bridge |
| 11. | Okhla Flyover |
| 12. | Akshardham Flyover |
¶ Domino Effect
- These Infra projects help in reducing pollution, reduce traffic congestion & fuel costs i.e. more efficiency in the system & people's lives
A study by the IIT Delhi found that the construction of a flyover at the Akshardham intersection in Delhi reduced traffic congestion by 30% and emissions by 25%
References:
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/delhi-govt-has-built-63-flyovers-in-10-years-cm-arvind-kejriwal-12451301.html ↩︎
https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/story/we-saved-money-on-this-as-well-arvind-kejriwal-opens-sarai-kale-khan-flyover-says-saved-rs-557-cr-in-30-projects-403017-2023-10-23 ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
https://www.news18.com/news/politics/kejriwal-govt-saves-rs-500-plus-crore-in-flyover-constructions-across-delhi-3440285.html ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/delhi-govt-completes-six-lane-flyover-project-at-rs-100-cr-below-cost-115111000754_1.html ↩︎
https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-newspaper/cm-inaugurates-3-6km-long-vikaspuri-meera-bagh-flyover/story-UC3qonh7aw7B8rrjikU3UM.html ↩︎
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/8-lane-flyover-now-up-at-bhalswa-crossing/articleshow/52380874.cms ↩︎
