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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said the 'Namo Bharat' rapid rail corridor connecting Delhi to Meerut will transform the national capital's pace and thanked the prime minister for the "invaluable gift". Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the entire 82 Km Delhi Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, inaugurating two remaining sections of India's first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). The inaugurated stretches include the 5 km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and the 21 km section between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh. The chief minister emphasised that, in view of Delhi's growing population pressure and commuting challenges, the project will make a significant contribution to the city's overall development. The corridor will help passengers save time and resources, marking a historic milestone for Delhi and the surrounding region, Gupta said in a statement. The corridor, extending from the national capita
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS, which, she said, would significantly ease daily commuting for thousands of residents. After visiting the Sarai Kale Khan Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Station, to be inaugurated on Sunday, she said the new corridor would reduce the number of private vehicles on roads, ease congestion and make journeys faster, safer and more comfortable for commuters. Gupta said fewer vehicles on the roads would help reduce carbon emissions, benefiting both Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR). She called the Rs 30,000-crore Namo Bharat Corridor a major infrastructure milestone for the capital and the nation. Describing the project as a boon for commuters, Gupta said the corridor would strengthen public transport, provide relief to the city's roads, and mark a significant achievement in urban mobility.
The Delhi government is likely to notify rules for the inclusion of transgender persons under the SMILE scheme, Garima Greh shelter homes and Ayushman Bharat TG Plus health coverage within the next 15 days. An official said that the rules will provide legal recognition, access to livelihood support, healthcare, education, rehabilitation and protection against discrimination for transgender persons. These rules will be in line with the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and constitutional guarantees of equality and dignity, he said. The draft rules have completed the consultation process, and the gazette notification file has been sent for the final signature of the lieutenant governor, after which the rules will be formally notified and implemented across Delhi, he told PTI. The move follows an order issued on November 19, 2025, by the central government, asking all states and Union territories to adopt and implement the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights)
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday launched a 'CM Jansunwai Portal' and mobile app along with other IT services for the public to submit complaints online. The chief minister said that this portal will help in monitoring the complaints of the public and finding timely solutions to the problems is a priority of the government. "While I keep on holding 'Jan Sunvai' physically to listen to the problems of people, now we have a digital mode, which will provide a platform for people to complain from anywhere," Gupta said. Through this portal, there will be more transparency and efficiency in the system, she added. "We also want to assure the public that a project monitoring system is also being developed by the government. Through this, we will be able to keep track of the status of all our projects, which will ensure timely completion," the chief minister said. The chief minister also stated that the Delhi government is already providing 75 services online will now be linked
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday presented a report card of her government saying it has worked in all sectors in the last one year with an aim to bring positive change and for the welfare of the poor. Gupta and her Council of Ministers took oath on February 20, 2025 following the BJP's massive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections held last year. Addressing mediapersons at the Delhi Secretariat, the chief minister said the report card of her government was a fact sheet of hard work and change brought about in the last one year under the BJP rule, following the philosophy of Antyodaya, or upliftment of the last person. In its first Cabinet meeting after taking charge, the government decided to implement Ayushman Bharat health scheme in which 7 lakh people have registered and over 30,000 have benefitted so far, she said. The government was also committed to the welfare of the poor and slum-dwellers, Gupta asserted, citing Rs 700 crore set aside in the budget for the ...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the 'Vasantotsav 2026' Bhajan Clubbing series at Ramjas College, saying the initiative seeks to connect the younger generation with India's cultural roots and spiritual traditions. The 10-day series, to be held from February 10 to 19 across select Delhi University colleges and the University Stadium complex, aims to bring together devotion, culture and youthful energy on a common platform, an official statement said. Speaking at the inauguration, Gupta said bhajan and kirtan form the soul of Indian culture and play an important role in nurturing spiritual consciousness among the youth. Initiatives such as Bhajan Clubbing help present traditional practices in contemporary forms that resonate with the younger audiences, she said. The chief minister said the Delhi government's effort through 'Vasantotsav 2026' aligns with the broader emphasis on strengthening cultural values and fostering a sense of collective heritage. Ministe
The Delhi government, led by the BJP, has withdrawn all cases filed by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration against the Union government, the Lieutenant Governor, and several senior bureaucrats, officials said on Monday. After assuming office, the BJP government moved courts seeking early hearings to withdraw multiple cases related to key administrative and policy issues, which were a bone of contention between the former AAP dispensation and the Centre, the L-G's office, as well as bureaucrats of the Delhi government. These cases filed by the former AAP government over a period of time included the appointment of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) chairman, control over service-related matters, implementation of Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, funding for the Delhi Jal Board, appointment of lawyers in the Delhi riot cases, and the constitution of a high-level committee on Yamuna river pollution. According to the officials, the
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said pollution control requires sustained, year-round action, inaugurating six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS) stations to expand real-time tracking of air quality across the capital. She also flagged off 100 'Vayu Rakshak' vehicles for stricter monitoring, and enforcement of pollution control norms. Addressing an event at the Delhi Secretariat, Gupta said the government is working towards comprehensive citywide monitoring and long-term policy action to address pollution at its source. "Our aim is to ensure that for every 25 sq km area in Delhi, there is at least one air quality monitoring station so that we get complete and accurate data on pollution levels and their sources," she said. The six new monitoring stations set up by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) are located at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Netaji Subhas University of Technology West Campus
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that her government has approved a grant of Rs 1,200 crore for the Delhi Transport Corporation. Out of the total allocation released by the Finance Department, Rs 1,100 crore has been earmarked for payment of salaries, pensions and other statutory dues of DTC employees and pensioners, she said. "The grant reflects the government's commitment to the dignity and financial security of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) employees and pensioners," Gupta added. She said DTC employees work tirelessly in all conditions to keep Delhi moving, and the government has ensured that senior pensioners and serving staff never have to wait for their rightful dues. According to officials, the grant also includes Rs 100 crore allocation for developing an advanced traffic system to improve traffic flow and the development of commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the city. "DTC and its workforce are the lifeline of Delhi's public transport syste
The Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro Station in east Delhi has been renamed Shri Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar, following a long-standing demand from locals and the community, an official said on Saturday. The official said the necessary procedures for the renaming have been completed, and the revised name has come into effect. A government officer said that the decision was taken by the State Names Authority of Delhi, headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The 29-member committee decides proposals to name and rename streets, parks, colonies, roundabouts and other civic infrastructures in the city. Local BJP MLA from Trilokpuri Ravi Kant thanked the chief minister for renaming the Metro station after the Ram temple. "It was a long-standing demand of the locals, and I was pursuing it with our government for the past six months," he said. He noted that a Ram temple was located close to the Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro station, and locals had been demanding for years now to rename it. The MLA said h
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has issued an eight-point safety framework to prevent Janakpuri-like accidents where a biker died after falling into a DJB dug pit, and sought a list of excavation sites in the city within three days. Taking a "very strong" view of the tragic accident reported in the Janakpuri area of west Delhi on Friday, the chief minister has ordered immediate, time-bound action across all departments and executing agencies to prevent any recurrence of such an incident, a Delhi CMO statement said. "Expressing deep concern over lapses in safety arrangements at excavation and digging sites, the chief minister has directed strict enforcement of safety norms and fixed clear accountability on officers and contractors," it said. The chief secretary, on the directions of the chief minister, has issued a memorandum listing an eight-point safety framework to be followed without exception at all construction, repair and maintenance works involving digging or excavation of .
The Delhi government will roll out 500 new electric buses on capital roads on Sunday, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said after laying foundation stone for development works worth Rs 400 crore in Matiala constituency in West Delhi district. The chief minister asserted that Delhi has emerged as the city with maximum number of electric buses nationwide, and said the number of e-buses in the capital will rise to 4,000 after the 500 new vehicles are flagged off on Sunday. The Delhi government has targeted to increase the number of e-buses to 11,000, Gupta said, adding that e-buses will be made available to people in every corner of the city within the next two years. She said her government has allocated maximum development funds for Matiala, which is a rural and one of the largest assembly constituencies in Delhi. "The rural pockets of the national capital need to be given a new lease of life because without the development of these agrarian areas, unauthorised colonies, slum clusters, De
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that her government is trying to revive the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) whose losses rose to Rs 97,000 crore. Addressing a BJP workers meeting in Rohini, the CM also said that the Delhi government has targeted to strengthen public transport by raising the number of e-buses in the city to 11,000 in next few years. The losses of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) are as high as the budget of Delhi. The budget of Delhi is Rs 1 lakh crore while the DTC had losses of Rs 97,000 crore, she said. "In the last 10 months, we have tried to revive the DTC. The previous government in Delhi handed over the entire operations of DTC to Delhi Integrated Multi Modal Transit System (DIMTS) including running buses, finalising routes and hire staff," she said. This threw the DTC into crisis and forced DTC drivers and conductors to sit idle, she said. "But we are gradually rectifying it by solving various issues including payment of pensions. The bus ...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision refusing bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, saying those responsible for pushing the city into violence must face the harshest punishment. The Supreme Court on Monday refused bail to Khalid and Imam in the larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, but granted relief to five other accused, citing a "hierarchy of participation". A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria said there was a prima facie case against Khalid and Imam under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. "We welcome the court's decision. The court has rejected the bail applications of Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, who are accused in the Delhi riots case. Those who pushed Delhi into the fire of riots should receive the strictest possible punishment," Gupta told PTI Videos. A strong message should be sent to political parties that supported those involved in th
The BJP, which returned to power in Delhi after 27 years, ends 2025 with parts of its poll promises fulfilled, leaving Chief Minister Rekha Gupta with her work cut out for many months to come. After ending the decade-long AAP rule earlier in the year, the BJP-led dispensation moved quickly to roll out the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in the capital. The recent launch of Atal Canteen offering subsidised meals to construction workers, daily wagers, and slum-dwellers at Rs 5 is another poll promise that has been fulfilled. At the same time, the chief minister acknowledged that several headline poll commitments remain on the drawing board. Among the most closely watched promises is the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, under which the BJP pledged a monthly assistance of Rs 2,500 to economically weaker women. LPG cylinders at Rs 500 and two free refills annually, during Holi and Diwali, are still hankered after by the city residents. Governance outreach was something that the Gupta