The aging and richest agency (in terms of land bank) in the country Delhi Development Authority (DDA) now want to become young by reducing average age of its employees. At least the plan chalked out for DDA and sent to the Union Minister of Urban Development has presented the rosy plan and talks to infuse new blood in the stagnant agency. It also says that the recruitment rules will be reviewed for the purpose.

The plan for 2010 says that a balanced strategy of honing the skills of the existing employees through extensive and effective training and direct recruitment for inducing fresh blood in various DDA cadres is on the cards. At present a big percentage of its employees, especially engineers, are recruited through deputation.

It also says about the development of four Bio-diversity parks in association with Delhi University. Greening and development of Yamuna River Front, upgradation of the existing sports complexes will be the other thrust areas of the year.