Delhi hotel projects delayed

In an assessment report, government of Delhi has indicated that more than 15 hotel projects coming up in Delhi will probably fail to meet the Commonwealth Games deadline of September 2010. This will result in additional pressure on the government which has already been struggling to accommodate guests likely to attend the mega sporting event.

Also, urban development ministry has come up with latest assessment report indicating that 56% of the Games village project is completed by mid-August, and it will be ready by March 2010.

The projects to built/refurbish venues are running about 1-5% behind schedule, but will be fast tracked in next few months.

The delayed hotel projects have planned capacity of 2,400 rooms. In addition to these projects, there are additional projects on track to add 3600 rooms by Commonwealth Games. The government plans to counter the shortage by releasing about 2,500 DDA flats at Jasola and Vasant Kunj. The flats will be fully furnished and will be offered to visitors.