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Delhi govt launches Mahila Samriddhi Yojana; Rs 2,500 aid sparks cheers

The announcement of the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, ensuring a monthly allowance of Rs 2,500, turned the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium into a hub of celebration. The rhythmic beats of dhol and nagara filling the air as the International Women's Day programme unfolded in a spectacle of joy and celebration as women welcomed the Rs 2,500 monthly allowance initiative as a vital support with some planned to save it for future while others intended to use it for their children and families. Adding to the festive spirit, women showered flowers on each other as a gesture of warmth and celebration, dancing with joy and singing songs. Slogans of "Mahila Morcha" echoed through the air. Addressing the gathering, BJP National President JP Nadda announced that the Delhi Cabinet had approved an allocation of Rs 5,100 crore for implementing the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana and congratulated Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for the initiative. As he concluded his speech, the stadium erupted with cheers of joy and th

Delhi govt launches Mahila Samriddhi Scheme; here's how to register

The scheme was rolled out at an event in Delhi's Chhatrasal stadium, where some of the beneficiaries received assistance during the ceremony

Atishi urges Delhi CM to transfer Rs 2,500 to women's accounts immediately

Senior AAP leader Atishi on Friday wrote a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, urging her to ensure immediate transfer of Rs 2,500 to women's accounts, as promised by the BJP during the assembly polls. "The prime minister had assured the mothers and sisters of Delhi that once the BJP's government is formed, the scheme to provide Rs 2,500 per month would be approved in the first cabinet meeting and funds would start reaching women's accounts by Women's Day," the leader of opposition in the Delhi Assembly wrote. With only a day to go for Women's Day, women across Delhi are eagerly awaiting the fulfilment of this promise, Atishi said. "They are hoping that the first instalment will be credited to their accounts as assured by the BJP. To give the women of Delhi their due, the funds should be transferred without delay. Every woman in the city is looking towards you with hope," she said. In the run-up to the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, the BJP promised to provide Rs 2,500 pe

Felt like protagonist of 'Nayak': Rekha Gupta on her selection as Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said she felt like the protagonist of the Hindi movie "Nayak" after being selected for the post and asserted that it was not a "lottery" but an honour for all daughters of the country. Addressing India Today Conclave, Gupta, the only woman chief minister across BJP-ruled states, said the BJP government in Delhi will ensure the cleaning of the Yamuna in three years, starting a ferry service on it and diminishing three landfill sites up to 80-90 per cent in next two years. The other priorities of her government were to ensure that Delhi people do not face water shortage in the summers and waterlogging during monsoon, she said. On being asked about her getting preference for the chief minister's post over several senior leaders and MLAs, Gupta said, "Let no one have any misunderstanding. This victory is due to the people of Delhi and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi." "This is not a post, it is a job and a responsibility. Our ai

Mahila Samriddhi Scheme: Delhi women can apply for ₹2,500 aid from March 8

The Delhi govt is set to launch the Mahila Samriddhi Scheme on March 8, offering ₹2,500 monthly assistance to eligible women aged 18-60 with annual household incomes below ₹3 lakh

Delhi govt's ₹2,500 aid for women: Scheme may launch on Mar 8, draft ready

The eligibility criteria were discussed in a meeting attended by the Delhi Chief Secretary, said an official on the scheme which was a major poll promise of the BJP in the assembly election

No mediator needed, anyone can talk to me directly, says Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday assured the home guards that they can approach her directly with their grievances, emphasizing that no mediator is required to communicate with her. Gupta made the remarks while meeting a group of home guards, who claimed that they had not received their salaries for the past five months. The home guards deployed as bus marshals in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses for women's safety also said that some of them had not been paid since Diwali last year. "If somebody wants to talk then come directly to me, no one requires any kind of mediator," she said. The chief minister met the home guards at her residence here. She listened to their concerns and assured them that their issues would be resolved soon. My heart is extremely happy to meet the family members who came to my residence from every corner of Delhi. I listened to their problems carefully and assured them of solutions. This selfless love, blessings and support of the peopl

1,300 tonnes of garbage removed from Yamuna in past 10 days: Parvesh Verma

Delhi Minister of Irrigation and Flood Control Parvesh Verma inspected the Yamuna by boat on Wednesday and said 1,300 tonnes of garbage have been removed from the river in the past 10 days. Cleaning the Yamuna was one of the key promises made by the BJP for the recently-concluded Delhi Assembly polls. "In 2023, Delhi faced a flood. Previously, all the floodgates were closed, but now they have been repaired and raised to prevent future flooding," Verma said. "Our biggest commitment is to completely clean and restore the Yamuna. As of now, 1,300 metric tonnes of garbage have been removed in the last 10 days. The Delhi Development Authority will restore the riverbed and encroachments are being removed," the minister said. He also said sewage treatment plants (STPs) will be installed for the 18 major drains that discharge effluents into the river. "Complaints will be addressed, new STPs will be set up and the capacity of existing ones will be increased. All STPs are expected to be ...

Atishi, AAP MLAs protest against Delhi govt over Mahila Samriddhi Yojana

LoP Atishi said they were not protesting but waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement the scheme

Aim to transform landfill site into green land within a year: Rekha Gupta

CM Gupta further added, We will carry out observations on a monthly basis, and we will visit all three landfill sites

AAP's health model was meant to collect money: Manjinder Singh Sirsa

Sirsa assured that the BJP government is committed to making Delhi a clean city

Delhi govt to present 2025-26 budget between March 24-26: CM Rekha Gupta

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the Delhi government will present the 'Viksit Delhi' budget for 2025-26 in the assembly between March 24 and 26. Addressing a press conference, she said the budget will be prepared after incorporating suggestions from various sections of society. "To make this a people's budget, we will meet representatives from different women's organisations on March 5 on the assembly premises. Additionally, we will hold discussions with stakeholders from the education sector and traders on March 6," the chief minister said. She also shared an email ID and a WhatsApp number where Delhi residents can send their suggestions for the budget. Gupta reiterated that all promises made in the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' will be fulfilled and that her government is working on a war footing in this direction. Further, Gupta said that only two Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports have been tabled in the assembly so far and they have already exposed multiple ...

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AAP slams BJP for 'betraying' Delhi women over Rs 2,500 honorarium promise

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday accused the BJP of "betraying" the women of Delhi by failing to fulfil its election promise of providing a monthly honorarium of Rs 2,500 to them. Addressing a press conference here, AAP legislator Kuldeep Kumar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his election rallies in Delhi, assured that the financial assistance scheme would be passed in the first Cabinet meeting of the new government. The BJP government had promised to launch the scheme by March 8 but it has not taken any steps in this regard, Kumar, the MLA from Kondli assembly segment, said. "It was not passed in the first Cabinet meeting. We thought if not in the Cabinet, it would be done in the assembly session. But instead of addressing this issue, BJP leaders spent the entire session abusing Arvind Kejriwal. They have betrayed the women of Delhi," Kumar said. The AAP MLA reminded the BJP of the timeline set by Modi himself and claimed that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was set to break the

Delhi govt planning cruise service in Yamuna for tourism purposes: Official

With the BJP government in Delhi focusing on the rejuvenation of the Yamuna, plans are afoot to start a cruise service in the river, between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, for tourism purposes, officials said on Saturday. Under the plan, a six-km stretch of the Yamuna is to be developed from the Wazirabad barrage (Sonia Vihar) to Jagatpur (Shani temple) for cruise operations for tourists, they said. The Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC) issued a request for quotation (RFQ) on Friday for engaging a suitable operator to run two solar or electric battery-powered cruises on the identified river stretch. When developed, this shall boost river-cruise tourism as it will be an environment-friendly and sustainable water-transport project with coordinated efforts of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), DTTDC and the irrigation and flood control department, the proposal document said. The DTTDC will enga

Our govt ready to work for every section, says Delhi BJP chief Sachdeva

He also said that every day should be celebrated as a Women's Day, stating that things will become clear soon about the financial aid of providing Rs 2500 to women

Delhi govt asks schools to admit EWS, DG students via computerised draws

The Delhi government has directed all school heads to ensure that admissions for students under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Disadvantaged Group (DG) and Children with Special Needs (CWSN) categories are conducted through a fully computerised draw of lots, eliminating any manual intervention. In a circular dated February 27, the Directorate of Education (DoE) stated, "The admission process for EWS, DG, and CWSN categories in private unaided recognised schools at the entry-level classes (Nursery, KG, and Class 1) is conducted exclusively through a computerised draw of lots." "This process is entirely automated, leaving no room for manual interference at any stage," the circular further emphasised. The department also cautioned against individuals or institutions falsely claiming to influence or guarantee admissions under these categories, it read. "The general public is informed that such claims are misleading, and people are advised to avoid engaging with such illegal ...

Delhi to get over 1,000 e-buses this month: Transport Min Pankaj Singh

Delhi will receive more than 1,000 electric buses this month, Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said. Singh, in an interview with PTI, said Delhi's transport sector is currently operating at a loss of Rs 235 crore. The minister said the government is working on a recovery plan and aims to turn the sector profitable within a year. "This month, we will bring more than 1,000 electric buses to Delhi," Singh said. Singh, who is among the six cabinet ministers in Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government, took oath on February 20 after the BJP formed a government in Delhi for the first time in 26 years. Appointed as the minister for transport, health, and other departments, Singh emphasised the need to make Delhi's transport system more accessible and convenient for the public. "We need to improve public transport so that people rely less on private vehicles. Our first step will be to introduce electric buses in Delhi, followed by further enhancements to strengthen the transport netwo

Delhi petrol pumps to deny fuel to vehicles older than 15 yrs from April 1

The Delhi government has mandated anti-smog guns for high-rises to curb rising pollution levels; 90 per cent of CNG buses to be replaced with electric ones by 2025

Going ahead with implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme: Delhi Govt to SC

The Delhi government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it was going ahead with the implementation of the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) scheme in the national capital. The submission was made before a bench of Justices B R Gavai and P K Mishra. The counsel appearing for the Delhi government sought to withdraw its plea challenging the December 24, 2024 direction of the Delhi High Court. The high court had asked the Delhi government to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Union health ministry by January 5 to implement the PM-ABHIM scheme. "We are going ahead with the implementation of the scheme so, therefore, now we want to withdraw this SLP (special leave petition)," the Delhi government's counsel told the apex court. The bench allowed the Delhi government's counsel to withdraw the petition. The BJP unseated the erstwhile Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government in Delhi in the recently concluded assembly elections. While hearing the ma