New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Inaugurating civic infrastructure projects across the Rohini Assembly Constituency, Delhi Assembly Speaker and area MLA Vijender Gupta said on Saturday that cities are ultimately judged not just by the scale of infrastructure but by the quality of life they provide to their citizens.

He said that development must be visible in the roads people travel on, the facilities they use and the public spaces that strengthen community life.

As part of the programme, Gupta inaugurated a newly constructed toilet facility at Green Valley Apartments, Sector 18, and a Recreation Centre at Lotus Apartments, Pocket H-18, Sector 7.

He also dedicated multiple RMC road projects to public use, including the road from Gopal General Store to Jindal Traders in Naharpur Village, the road from House No. 24 to House No. 44 in Pocket F-19, Sector 8, and the newly constructed RMC roads in Pockets F-15 and F-16, Sector 8.

The projects form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen civic infrastructure and improve public amenities across the constituency.

Addressing residents on the occasion, Gupta observed that neighbourhood-level infrastructure often has the most direct and lasting impact on the everyday lives of citizens.

He noted that quality roads, sanitation facilities and community spaces are essential components of a well-planned urban environment and contribute significantly to public convenience, accessibility and social well-being.

He added that development must not remain confined to large projects alone but must be reflected in tangible improvements within local communities.

The Speaker also laid particular emphasis on transparency, quality assurance and public accountability in the execution of development works.

He stated that no payment to a contractor should be released unless the local Resident Welfare Association or area residents certify that the work has been completed satisfactorily and in accordance with prescribed standards.

Gupta observed that public infrastructure must be judged not merely by its completion, but by its quality, durability and usefulness to citizens. “Every rupee spent from the public exchequer must translate into visible and lasting public benefit,” he said.

He stated that Rohini has witnessed sustained investments in civic infrastructure over the years, with a continued focus on improving roads, public facilities, parks and community assets.

He remarked that the objective of development is not merely the creation of physical infrastructure but the strengthening of neighbourhoods and the enhancement of the quality of life for residents.

The projects inaugurated represent another step towards creating a more accessible, liveable and citizen-friendly urban environment, he said.

–IANS

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