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Delhi Lt Governor Orders Citywide Drone-Led Anti-Encroachment Drive
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Delhi Lt Governor Orders Citywide Drone-Led Anti-Encroachment Drive

From NDTV · () English

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  • Delhi's Lieutenant Governor has ordered a citywide anti-encroachment drive using drones.
  • The directive aims to leverage technology for real-time monitoring of land parcels to detect and address unauthorized occupation swiftly.
  • The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is tasked with implementing this drone-led surveillance to ensure efficient land management.

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor has mandated a citywide anti-encroachment campaign, employing drones for real-time monitoring of land parcels. Officials stated the LG instructed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to utilize technology for swift detection and action against any unauthorized occupation or construction.

The initiative seeks to enhance the efficiency of land management by leveraging advanced surveillance capabilities. This move is expected to streamline the process of identifying and addressing encroachments, ensuring better control over public and private land within the city.

The DDA will be responsible for deploying and managing the drone technology as part of this new anti-encroachment strategy. The focus is on proactive monitoring to prevent illegal constructions and occupations before they become significant issues.

the LG asked the DDA to leverage technology for real-time monitoring of land parcels and buildings so that any unauthorized occupation or construction can be detected and acted upon swiftly.

โ€” officialsDescribing the Lieutenant Governor's directive for the anti-encroachment drive.
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Originally published by NDTV. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.