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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CM Rekha Gupta at Maitreyi College’s Yuva Manthan Champions a Safe, Free and Empowered Future for Women; 50,000 CCTV Cameras and One Lakh Streetlights to Strengthen Women's Safety
Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta interacted with students at the 'Yuva Manthan: Tradition and Progress' programme during Maitreyi College's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, delivering a powerful message on women's safety, freedom and empowerment - saying that the answer to women's safety cannot be telling daughters what to wear, where to go or when to return home, but building a society where they can move forward without fear. CM Rekha Gupta said the government is installing 50,000 CCTV cameras and one lakh streetlights across Delhi to strengthen security in public places, while reaffirming that safety and freedom are not in conflict — they must move forward together. She said when daughters are given 'do's and don'ts' in the name of safety, boys must be taught with equal seriousness about respect, responsibility, behaviour and consent, adding that a 'no' means 'no' and respecting it is everyone's responsibility. The Chief Minister urged students to set goals and pursue their dreams with confidence, saying today's daughters have immense talent, energy and leadership potential that must never be suppressed. She assured the Maitreyi College family of government support for a modern auditorium and better facilities, calling today's young women — drawing inspiration from legends like Rani Lakshmibai and Ahilyabai Holkar while embracing progress — the strong foundation of a developed India and a developed Delhi.
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Seva Sankalp Abhiyan: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Dedicates ₹1,941 Crore Infrastructure Projects to Delhi; Barapullah Phase-III and Mukarba Chowk Underpass Inaugurated
Union Home & Cooperation Minister Shri.Amit Shah dedicated development projects worth ₹1,941 crore to the people of Delhi under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, inaugurating the Barapullah Elevated Road Phase-III and Mukarba Chowk Underpass while laying foundation stones for the Modi Mill-Savitri Cinema Flyover and Loni Road Underpass — with Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta thanking PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the Centre's continuous cooperation in accelerating Delhi's infrastructure transformation.The 10.9 km Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor — connected to the existing Barapullah network with nine loops for multi-directional traffic flow and separate pedestrian and cyclist facilities — will provide signal-free connectivity from Mayur Vihar Phase-I through Sarai Kale Khan to South Delhi and AIIMS, easing movement for commuters travelling from East Delhi, South-East Delhi and Noida. The Mukarba Chowk Underpass on the Outer Ring Road, featuring two vehicular underpasses and one pedestrian underpass, will benefit around 15,800 vehicles daily by providing direct access from Badli and Rohini towards Azadpur and Jahangirpuri. Foundation stones were also laid for the Modi Mill Flyover extension to Kalkaji strengthening signal-free movement towards IIT Gate and easing pressure at Captain Gaur Marg and Outer Ring Road the Savitri Cinema parallel flyover to ease traffic towards Nehru Place and Okhla, and the four-lane Loni Road Underpass to smoothen movement between Loni and Shahdara. CM Rekha Gupta said these projects are not merely roads and flyovers but vital facilities directly linked to saving the time of lakhs of Delhi residents and improving their quality of life.
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CM Rekha Gupta Launches 'Delhi Udyog Mitra Portal'; Over 100 Services from 21 Departments to Be Available on Single Integrated Digital Platform for 8 Lakh Traders
Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta launched the 'Delhi Udyog Mitra Portal' under the Seva Sankalp campaign - an integrated digital platform currently offering more than 50 government services from 15 departments, with a target of expanding to over 100 services across 21 departments - giving entrepreneurs, traders, MSMEs, startups and investors a single digital interface for all government approvals and services. The portal integrates with the National Single Window System, enabling access to both central and state-level approvals through one platform. Key features include Single Sign-On for unified access across departments, a Common Application Form eliminating repeated submission of basic information, a 'Know Your Approvals' feature helping entrepreneurs identify required clearances, and applicant and departmental dashboards for real-time status tracking and monitoring. A guidance module with FAQs and manuals will further simplify the process for first-time entrepreneurs before they submit applications. CM Rekha Gupta said Ease of Doing Business goes beyond putting processes online - it is about creating a system based on trust, transparency and convenience between the government and the business community. Industries Minister Sardar Manjinder Singh Sirsa confirmed that more than 100 services across 21 departments will be integrated by next month, with additional industry and logistics services to follow - reaffirming the government's commitment to ensuring Delhi's 8 lakh traders and entrepreneurs spend less time on approvals and more time on growth, innovation and job creation.
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