"The proposal of the Union sports minister has been accepted. Further
details would be worked out by the Delhi government," Urban Development
Secretary Sudhir Krishna told Hindustan Times.
> *Cheers to Rohit Jain and Diwan singh efforts. *
> As the Capital prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in October there
> have been murmurs about the sorry state of Indian athletes. A reason often
> cited for the average performance by Indian athletes is the lack of
> infrastructure.
> An assessment done by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) shows that
> nearly 70 per cent people cannot afford a membership to the sports
> complexes run by it.
> To get rid of the usual complaints, Delhi is getting ready to ensure
> adequate infrastructure is provided to the athletes to hone their skills.
> To this effect, Lieutenant-Governor Tejendra Khanna has directed the DDA to
> create “playfields”.
> A playfield, according to a senior DDA official, is a large plot of land
> with infrastructure for certain basic sports like cricket, and football
> among others. Unlike a sports complex, these playfields can be used by
> anyone, free of charge.
> According to the plan, the DDA will develop a playfield to accompany each
> sports complex in the Capital. For this, a sum of Rs 5 lakh will be made
> available to develop each playfield.
> The DDA’s assessment also found that West Delhi and Northeast Delhi are
> lagging behind in terms of quality sports infrastructure. Areas identified
> to develop the new playfields include Vasant Kunj, Mandawali Fazalpur,
> Vikaspuri, Gulabi Bagh, Dwarka, Sheikh Sarai, Rohini, Pratap Nagar, and
> Narela.
> “The L-G wants to ensure that every constituency has a sports complex,
> right now there are only 32. Our long-term attempt will be to ensure that
> there is a playfield near each sports complex,” a senior DDA official said.
> The DDA has also found that where playfields exist, such as in Hauz
> Khas, they are often be taken over by a set of people who refuse to allow
> others to use the facility. To avoid such a scenario, the L-G has
> recommended that former servicemen are made in charge of regulating the
> play areas.
> “The L-G has directed us to ensure that the management of these
> playfields is worked out in advance,” the official added.
> http://www.indianexpress.com/news/lg-our-athletes-are-suffering-lets-...
> http://dda.org.in/sports/playfeilds.htm Tells another STORY of DWARKA.. *Many
> MASTER's but No PLANNING* still we call it MASTER PLAN SUB-CITY.
> On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 5:57 PM, RAJEEV SOLANKI <
> rajeevsola...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> It is the right time as the LAP is being finalised to get includeed the
>> vacccant plots for the required activities pls be serious about this
>> rajiv solanki
>> ------------------------------
>> Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:10:35 +0530
>> Subject: Re: [DwarkaForum] Public Playgrounds
>> From: rejimo...@gmail.com
>> To: dwarka-residents@googlegroups.com
>> Rohit,
>> I think these are Sports Complex only not separate play field.
>> As nothing could be find that nature in the Map.
>> Yes, sector 8 have sports complex and size may be right
>> Sector 6 nothing found on map.
>> Sector 19 have 2 locations for sports complex as marked in map.
>> Sector 16 I dont see any .
>> sector 11 again the existing sports complex only.
>> So you may seek clarification from them the location (Plot No) and
>> preferably a map either available on DDA Web as per Section 4 of RTI Act
>> 2005. <dirlandsc...@dda.org.in>,
>> In case they are misleading or the plan changed etc.. we never know..
>> Recently I found a *DDA PUblic School* in Sector 22 with boundry in no
>> means of time come up.. WHO is behind it and how did it changed no clue.
>> Thanks,
>> Reji
>> On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 10:15 AM, RAJEEV SOLANKI <
>> rajeevsola...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> hi rohit
>> at least we hv the list ,it is not a trick but a little effort and leg
>> work and get these plots identified , which are quite big areawise may be
>> we can take help of the local jes or planning dept in manglapuri
>> reji
>> you must hv noticed in todays toi all 12 zonal plans hv been notified
>> ,now the most imp work of LAP( local area planning) wl start we must be
>> alert and active on this , identify all vaccant plots ,unplanned plots and
>> give our suggestions and do regular follow up to get them implemented
>> thks
>> rajiv solanki
>> ------------------------------
>> I have received the response to the Public Playgrounds. The trick is to
>> visit these places and locate them.
>> *rohit jain** *l* founder partner***
>> www.rsms-arch.com
>> Rohit,
>> The answer to Q no. 1 and 2 is not yet received ?
>> Hope some +ve reply.
>> rest below,
>> Rejimon
>> Note: Preferably when next RTI share it inadvance with some of us to give
>> inputs, if you desire.
>> On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 10:37 AM, Rohit Jain <ro...@rsms-arch.com>
>> wrote:
>> Dear All
>> I had filed an RTI for finding out is there are any play facilities for
>> people who cannot join DDA Sports Complex and I have received an response.
>> Taking this further:
>> 1. Do we as Dwarka residents have a need of the following:
>> a. A public play ground
>> Yes, we can boast of All India Foot Ball Federation but not a SINGLE
>> GROUND for 10 Lakh+ residents. Sad planning. We dont have poeple like you
>> in DDA planning..
>> b. A ground where public functions can be held “Ramlila etc”
>> Currently a land called Dushere ground next to Sector 11 Sports Complex
>> is being used, i think DDA handed over this to build IHC like club.
>> If we demand now, may be something like that could be possible. Anotehr
>> option is we awaits the final plan print of Bharat Vandana Park will have
>> something.
>> 2. It’s sad that in the disguise of Shortage of Space, our Master
>> Plan ignores the needs of communities as a whole. Every public facilities
>> are being commercialized, roads, public grounds etc.
>> Its because the public at large CASUAL when planners act at the interst
>> of Business house and others and we resident remain mute spectators later
>> on only reacts.
>> a. The societies have no place for children to play. The senior
>> citizens donot allow children to play in local parks. And sports complex
>> charge money for using their grounds.
>> The soceity grounds must be for small kids not for grown up kids as it
>> will lead confrontation and many issues. The DF have rtaken up last meeting
>> with CE and also written to mr. Alaok Swarupt Director sports to speed up
>> the sports complex (8, 17, 19). Probably with new high court orders sector
>> 23 may also .
>> Any ideas on what can be done?
>> Parents from all parts of Dwarka need to work and take concerted efforts
>> in this matter.
>> *rohit jain** *l* founder partner*
>> www.rsms-arch.com
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