A retired IAS officer and former Commissioner of Slum Wing, DDA Mr Manjit Singh said 70 million slum dwellers lived in various areas of the national Capital. They include 67 Harijan Bastis, 400 Balmiki , 1089 JJ clusters and 1500 unauthorised colonies. To uproot such a large number of clusters are not possible, as the government does not have space to resettle them. A few months ago thousands of jhuggis were demolished at Ring Road and Thokar number eight near Kalindi Kunj. The government could not resettle them resulting in they have scattered all over the city.

Instead of uprooting, the government should have settled them wherever they are living. They should be provided drinking water, power and other infrastructure required for residential areas should be developed there.

The discussion was participated by former Chief Town Planner E. F. N. Rebeiro, former Secretary of Sports D. K. Manavalan, Chief Architect in DDA, V.D. Diwan and Manit Singh. Besides, a few others were also sitting at the discussion table.

Mr. D. K. Manavalan said, "we are not lacking talent in sports. In the past youngsters of Kerla, Manipur, Punjab and other states have won the medals. Now we are lagging behind as we do not provide infrastructure to our yogsters." Sports is very important. Youngsters should be encouraged for sports activities. "Whatever infrastructure we have, we should utilise them. In 1982 we have done a lot for sports but we do not utilise those facilities we have", he said.