India, Oct. 8 -- The defunct 45-acre Rajghat thermal power plant in central Delhi is among the sites being considered for the proposed new Secretariat building, officials aware of the matter said.

Delhi public works department (PWD) minister Parvesh Verma has directed officials to prepare a feasibility report on using the site for the project. Verma chaired a review meeting with representatives from the PWD, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), and the power department, where the land's current status and possible redevelopment were discussed. "A meeting was held regarding the current status of the land for the Rajghat Power Plant and its future utilisation. Instructions were given to prepare a proposal regarding its use," Verma said.

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