Gandhi Nagar Faces Civic Neglect

'Market lacks basic infra to support traders and workers, people are suffering every day'

- PRERONA BANDYOPADHYAY @ New Delhi

ONCE recognised as Asia's mega garment hub, Gandhi Nagar in East Delhi now stands as a symbol of civic neglect, economic decline, and repeated political betrayal. Despite ambitious promises under the government's Rozgar Budget 2022-24, local traders say not a single proposal has materialised — leaving over one lakh workers and traders clinging to hope.

In 2022, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced Gandhi Nagar's redevelopment with modern infrastructure: road resurfacing, multi-level car parks at Pushta Road and Shastri Park, improved metro connectivity, and better drainage. However, according to traders, none of these developments ever reached the ground.