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In order to make the elected civic body more accessible and accountable to the people, it was announced that a complete restructuring of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi would be undertaken by breaking it up into small bodies. In his first address to the first session of the third Delhi Legislative Assembly, Mr. Kapoor outlined the road map that would set the tone for business over the next five years. He declared that the Sheila Dikshit Government would take up the issue of grant of Statehood for Delhi keeping in mind the views and aspirations of the people. "The vision and strategy of the Congress Government is to consolidate its earlier achievements. To make Delhi a city with international standard roads, bridges, flyovers redefining connectivity, eco-friendly and cost-effective modern modes of public transport well integrated through a multi modal transport system," he stated. Stressing the need for an active partnership of citizens with an open, accountable and responsive government, Mr. Kapoor said the Government would take the necessary steps to institutionalise this participatory framework of governance with sufficient budgetary support. He said a modern global city is the immediate agenda of the new Congress Government. Upgrading infrastructure was the topmost priority. "Power, water and transport are a crucial determinant of the quality of life of our citizens and therefore would remain the immediate concern. The reforms in the power sector have already shown results and the Government would further consolidate this breakthrough. Mr. Kapoor also announced the intention of the Government to set up gas based mega projects at Bawana and at Indraprastha to reduce the dependence of Delhi on the Northern Grid and other sources. Taking note of mounting grievances of electricity consumers, Mr. Kapoor announced that his Government would strengthen the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to ensure a level playing field among the stakeholders. Apart from this, measures for augmenting road based mass transit, enhancing passenger carrying capacity of identified roads corridors would be undertaken. The effort of the Government is to enable the citizens to go about their daily chores and tasks with the least difficulty and maximum comfort. Mr. Kapoor said the cornerstone of this development were the citizens of Delhi. "Development with a human face is the priority of my Government. The aim is happier citizens and the goal to improve the quality of life of each individual in this city." With regard to self-reliance and independence of women, Mr. Kapoor said the Government wants to increase association of women in governance and to this extent, new programmes would be undertaken under Stree Shakti initiative. A gender-friendly administration that is already in place would take more gender friendly initiatives to ensure that the last woman at her home and workplace is confident and secure. Mr. Kapoor also hinted at taking up of the extension and strengthening of Lal Dora of villages, consistent with the vision of balanced and planned development of Delhi. He also hinted at some new initiative aimed at reviving the lost glory of the Yamuna river.
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