Kejriwal inaugurates Delhi Pavilion

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Nov 14 2015 | 5:57 PM IST
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today inaugurated Wi-Fi-enabled Delhi Pavilion at Pragati Maidan showcasing government's works including 50 per cent reduction in power bills, free water up to 700 litres, Anti-Corruption Helpline, Car-Free Day initiative and Mohalla Clinics.
Kejriwal, who was accompanied by his deputy Manish Sisodia, Delhi Home Minister Satyender Jain and Food & Supplies Minister Imran Hussain, visited every stall of different departments installed at the Pavilion.
The theme for the Delhi Pavilion this year, is people empowerment through multiple people initiatives undertaken by the Delhi Government.
After two years, a Delhi CM has inaugurated the state pavilion. In November last year, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung had inaugurated the event as Delhi was under President Rule last year.
"We have made the entire Delhi Pavilion Wi-Fi zone so that visitors coming here could be able to use the service," Sisodia told reporters here.
At the Pavilion, the AAP government has showcased its different achievements - electricity bills halved, free water supply, curb on corruption, mohalla sabha, participative budgeting, launch of mohalla clinics for affordable health care at the doorstep, simplification of VAT procedures making Delhi business-friendly and people-friendly, justice for women.
Banners - 'Delhi I Love you', the new face of changing Delhi' having CM's picture', 'Car-Free Day' - have been installed at the pavilions.
The Health Department has install a temporary Mohalla Clinic to give medical treatment to people. Besides, transport department has also showcased its different achievements - success of Car-Free Day, efforts of making Delhi pollution-free.
The department has also provided a facility of getting learner license at the Pavilion.
Almost all States and Union Territories of the Federal Government of India participate in this event. Every year, the fair revolves around thematic expressions. The theme this year is 'MAKE IN INDIA'.
"With a highly colourful and vibrant look this year the Delhi Pavilion is all set to tell a unique story of not just potential and opportunities but also about the several monuments and places of visit the city has to offer to all. Missing out on them would be missing out on India," said an official.
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First Published: Nov 14 2015 | 5:57 PM IST

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