Speaking about the Yatra, Jaishankar said, "The Yatra symbolises the commitment we made to the people about the delivery of infrastructure projects. It is an example of this commitment." The Central government has taken infrastructure development as a form of challenge, Jaishankar added

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri during the 'Vikas Tirath Yatra'

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri at DDA Park during the 'Vikas Tirath Yatra', at Tughlakabad in New Delhi

Pointing out the importance of infrastructure projects, Jaishankar stated, "Infrastructure projects shows the way the country is progressing. Infrastructure development is essential for employment creation"

Highlighting the 59-kilometer elevated highway at Badarpur he further said, "It will bring a big relief to the people of Badarpur which has a population of 5 lakh. It will also be beneficial for the rest of Delhi as it leads to Mahipalpur"