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Delhi - the capital of India -
Hot, crowded, different, exotic, rich, poor, and unforgettable...
Delhi, the capital of India, has carved a niche for itself as a happening metropolitan city and a prospering business center. The city, which
was once known as a trading hub for spices and clothes, has come a long way, and has the potential to become the Mecca of business, particularly
service industries. The Delhi state government is striving to develop Delhi into a model state. The government is working towards improving the
quality of life of Delhi residents. The various measures that are being adopted are infrastructure augmentation, improved maintenance of
infrastructure facilities, increasing housing, healthcare, education, leisure and entertainment facilities and stress upon pollution control.
The Commonwealth Games 2010 to be held in Delhi, will act as a catalyst for the development of Delhi and its environs. It will compel & propel
Delhi to come up to the level of an International city.
Delhi is a key player in the development of North India and is the nerve centre of the vital regional hub - the National Capital Region. Delhi
has an early mover advantage. Facilitated by active developer segment, the city has witnessed marked suburban developments leading to competitive
pricing in various segments.
The economic profile of the city too supports the claim of Delhi to be called a rising mega city. Of the tertiary sector's contribution to
Delhi's GSDP (about 80%), Business Services, Real Estate & Financial Institutions account for 31%, while Trade, Hotels and Restaurants account
for 21%.
Due to it excellent connectivity by Road, Rail and Air, Delhi is a trading centre and exports hub. Delhi is now well known for quality
products in the fields of Garments, Electronics, Auto Components, Machine Tools, Engineering Items, Surgical Instruments, etc. It is a trading
hub for food grains, fruits & vegetables, dry fruits, garments, clothes, electrical goods, bicycles, brass, books, chemicals, canvas, furniture,
paper, etc.
Strengths of Delhi
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Center of trade, commerce, banking, insurance, retail and entertainment.
High communication penetration compared to other Indian cities (1.5 million mobile phones, 2.4 million fixed phones).
Presence of Hi-tech industries like IT and Bio-technology.
Good number of Hotels & Restaurants to suit everyone's budget.
Excellent Rail, Road & Air links:
- Separate International & Domestic Airports
- 5 National Highways pass through Delhi
- Modern and futuristic Delhi Metro
- Flyovers / grade separators to decongest the city
- 28,500 km of Road network
- Transit point for northern states
Adequate Healthcare infrastructure & facilities.
Strong educational base with good number of quality schools and colleges.
Pollution control - a priority of the state government, with public vehicles running on
CNG and efforts to relocate polluting industries from central areas to outside the city.
Improving Power infrastructure with private participation & power reforms.
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