Progressive Leadership, Dedication to Public Service
Rekha Gupta is currently serving as the 9th Chief Minister of Delhi, the capital of the country. Her tenure marks a historic moment, as it signifies the Bharatiya Janata Party’s return to power in the national capital after nearly three decades. Her elevation to this position represents the culmination of more than three decades of unwavering commitment to public service and dedicated political engagement at the grassroots, municipal, and state levels.
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Seva Sankalp Abhiyan: Delhi Government's Month-Long Drive to Take Services, Welfare and Development Directly to Every Citizen
From worker welfare centres and solar portals to mobile vans and infrastructure projects - Delhi Government marks PM Modi's birthday with a comprehensive public service and development push across the capital
Namo Shramik Seva Kendra and Gig Workers' Rest Area Inaugurated in Shalimar Bagh
CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated the 'Namo Shramik Seva Kendra' and a Gig Workers' Rest Area in Shalimar Bagh on Vishwakarma Day, offering workers a single-window centre for registration, renewal, document verification and access to all government welfare schemes. Labour Minister Kapil Mishra announced that 13 such centres will be launched across Delhi in the first phase, with workers also set to receive foreign language and high-tech training to open up global employment opportunities.
Four Mobile Namo Shramik Seva Kendra Vans Flagged Off from Delhi Secretariat
CM Rekha Gupta flagged off four Mobile Namo Shramik Seva Kendra Vans to take government services directly to construction workers, labour chowks and gig workers across Delhi. One van will operate in each district, with a total of 13 vans to be deployed, providing on-the-spot registration, renewal, scheme information and document assistance - saving workers from losing daily wages on repeated office visits. Labour Minister Kapil Mishra said no worker in Delhi will remain deprived of government schemes due to lack of information or registration.
₹58 Crore Development Works Launched and Ongoing in Najafgarh's Unauthorised Colonies
Under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, seven development works worth ₹25 crore were launched in Najafgarh, while ten additional works worth ₹33 crore are already underway across seven unauthorised colonies. The ₹58 crore initiative will improve roads, strengthen drainage systems and provide relief from waterlogging during the monsoon season, making daily life easier for thousands of families across Najafgarh's colonies.
Delhi PM Surya Ghar Registration Portal Launched at solar.delhi.gov.in
CM Rekha Gupta launched the 'Delhi PM Surya Ghar' registration portal, offering rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW at zero upfront cost to consumers with monthly consumption of up to 400 units. A combined subsidy of up to ₹1.56 lakh - ₹78,000 each from the Centre and Delhi Government — will be available, with group housing societies also covered at an enhanced subsidy of ₹11,000 per kW. Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis, with a target of 2.30 lakh families in the first phase. Power Minister Ashish Sood said the initiative marks Delhi's journey towards becoming the country's Solar Capital.
Delhi Government Launches Initiative for Dignified Idol Disposal and Eco-Friendly Immersion; 110 Collection Centres and 81 Artificial Ponds Set Up Across Capital
The Delhi Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, has launched a comprehensive initiative linking religious faith with cleanliness and environmental protection setting up special collection centres at 110 identified locations for the dignified disposal of old and damaged idols and puja material, alongside artificial immersion ponds at 81 locations across all 13 districts for eco-friendly immersion. CM Rekha Gupta said the government's objective is clear religious traditions should be observed with full devotion while Delhi's cleanliness and environment remain fully protected. Designated collection containers are being placed at temples and suitable locations near homes, providing devotees a clean, organised and dignified alternative to leaving religious material at roadsides, parks or public spaces. At immersion sites, comprehensive arrangements have been made for security, sanitation, lighting, medical assistance, traffic management and post-immersion cleanup across all 13 revenue districts. The Chief Minister appealed to all devotees to immerse idols only at designated artificial sites and not in the Yamuna or other water bodies, avoid disposal of flowers, garlands and puja material in rivers, and give priority to eco-friendly idols while avoiding Plaster of Paris and harmful chemical colours reaffirming that a clean and beautiful Delhi is a shared responsibility of government and citizens alike.
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Delhi Government Notifies 1,000 Acres of Southern Ridge as Reserved Forest; Total Protected Ridge Area to Reach 13,000 Acres
The Delhi Government, led by Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, has approved the notification of around 1,000 acres of additional land in the Southern Ridge as Reserved Forest under Section 20 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 — taking the total notified Ridge area to around 13,000 acres and marking a significant step towards strengthening Delhi's ecological security, green cover and air quality. CM Rekha Gupta said the Delhi Ridge an extension of the Aravalli mountain range and the capital's most important natural green area serves as a green protective shield directly linked to Delhi's clean air, biodiversity, temperature regulation and environmental security. The Southern Ridge, regarded as Delhi's 'green lung' and a carbon sink, forms a critical ecological link at the northern end of the Aravallis. The government is working to provide permanent statutory protection to all eligible Ridge areas while simultaneously undertaking scientific ecological restoration with special emphasis on native species promotion and invasive species management. The Chief Minister said the long-pending process of Ridge notification has been prioritised and accelerated by her government, with the Delhi Ridge Management Board constituted in 2026 to oversee conservation, restoration, afforestation and habitat management. She reaffirmed that protecting nearly 13,000 acres of the Ridge is not merely about safeguarding land but a commitment to protecting Delhi's air, biodiversity and environmental balance - ensuring that development and environmental protection move forward together in the capital.
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