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Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi govt to release 100-day report card on May 31at JLN stadium
The Delhi government will present its 100-day report card at a public event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on May 31, where chief minister Rekha Gupta is expected to list the new administration's key initiatives and reforms since assuming office. 'The first 100 days of the Delhi government have been fully dedicated to public welfare, transparency, and accountability. The systems in Delhi, which had been deteriorating for years, have been brought back on track on priority,' Gupta said on Monday, at an event organised at Bharat Mandapam. The function marked 11 years of the Narendra Modi-led Union government, three years of lieutenant governor VK Saxena, and the BJP's nearly 100 days in power in the Capital. Sworn in on February 20, along with six ministers, after the BJP's decisive victory in 48 of 70 assembly seats, Gupta unveiled a ₹1 lakh crore budget for 2025–26 in March. The upcoming 100-day report is expected to spotlight flagship reforms across health, infrastructure, education, and environmental sustainability. Among the major announcements is the rollout of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Delhi, under which thousands of residents have begun receiving comprehensive health coverage. In addition, the government has launched the 'Vay Vandana Yojana', offering free health insurance of up to ₹10 lakh for citizens above 70 years of age. 'To improve healthcare delivery, work is underway to set up 1,139 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, 11 integrated public health laboratories, and nine critical care hospital blocks. We've also introduced mobile vans to simplify registration,' Gupta said. The government has signed an MoU with the Centre to start ferry and cruise services between Wazirabad Barrage and Jagatpur on river Yamuna, aimed at boosting tourism and reviving the much polluted river. 'For cleaning the river, 27 decentralised sewage treatment plants have been approved, and a comprehensive urban river management plan is being prepared,' she added. To address rising temperatures and air quality concerns, the Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025 has been launched, alongside a cabinet-approved cloud seeding trial for pollution control. In education, the Delhi School Education (Fee Regulation and Transparency) Bill, 2025, has been cleared by the cabinet. The Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, aimed at women's empowerment, has also received approval. To bolster last-mile connectivity, 'DEVI' buses have been introduced for safer and more accessible public transport. Meanwhile, the BJP is planning an extensive outreach campaign across Delhi. Seven MPs and all 48 party MLAs will engage with the public to highlight the government's 100-day achievements. 'Within a short span, the BJP government has delivered on several poll promises, reinforcing our commitment to public welfare. We've also continued all welfare schemes announced by PM Modi and exposed the AAP's baseless claims that they would be discontinued,' said south Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri. BJP MLA Harish Khurana said the outreach will include distribution of printed report cards detailing the government's work. 'The campaign is set to begin early next month,' he said.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Jal Doot: Free clean water at bus shelters to combat heat
New Delhi: Delhi govt has started its Jal Doot scheme under which reverse osmosis (RO) water dispensers have been put up and volunteers stationed at bus stands to ensure access to clean water to combat the punishing summer heat. The initiative was inaugurated by minister Pankaj Kumar Singh at the Nehru Place DTC Terminal. Currently, 12 shelters are working, and there are plans for expansion. "These shelters will be equipped with ropes and other infrastructure to handle crowds and ensure smooth water distribution," Singh said. "More than 100 volunteers will be stationed to assist people. If the situation demands, we will expand this effort. Delhi govt, along with the health department, is committed to protecting people from heat stroke and ensuring no one goes thirsty this summer," he said. In the first phase, Jal Doot volunteers are being deployed at over 500 bus queue shelters, where they will provide cool and purified drinking water to commuters free of cost, the govt said in a statement. Singh said: "Giving water to a thirsty person is the greatest religion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo It is said that water is life, and the heat in Delhi is not hidden from anyone. In such weather, the people most affected are those who work in the open all day or use public transport. At such a time, the availability of clean, chilled water by DTC is a very important and noble gesture." The Jal Doot volunteers will provide water to people, inform them about measures to prevent a heatstroke, and offer first aid assistance if needed, Singh added. As part of the Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025 , DTC has displayed posters and distributed pamphlets on how to prevent heat-related ailments. The Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025, announced last month, targets creating heatwave wards in hospitals, placing 3,000 water coolers across the city, an early warning system to alert people about heatwaves, and eco-friendly bus stop shelters with green roofs. Footpaths will also have shades to give pedestrians respite from the sun.
The Print
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Print
Delhi govt's Jal Doots, RO water dispensers to help commuters beat heat
Moreover, smart dispensers providing chilled RO purified water would be stationed at all bus terminals, with 14 such machines being installed on a pilot basis, a statement said. The first such water dispenser was inaugurated at the Delhi Transport Corporation's Nehru Place Terminal. As part of the government's 'Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025', Jal Doot volunteers are being deployed at over 500 bus queue shelters to provide cool and purified water to passengers for free. New Delhi, May 20 (PTI) The Delhi government on Tuesday launched a 'Jal Doot' initiative and began installing smart RO water dispensers at bus terminals, starting with Nehru Place, to provide relief to commuters from the scorching heat. 'One of the major initiatives under the Delhi Heat Action Plan is the deployment of 'Jal Doots' at bus queue shelters across Delhi. These trained personnel will provide clean drinking water to passengers waiting for buses from the water containers that they carry, helping to alleviate the effects of extreme heat,' said a statement quoting Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh. He said these volunteers will make commuters aware of the steps they need to take to prevent heatstroke and also provide first aid assistance if needed. As part of the 'Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025', DTC is pasting posters and distributing pamphlets on the prevention of heat-related ailments at bus stands. PTI SLB NSD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Delhi transport dept to appoint jaldoots at 1,500 bus shelters by next week
The transport department will appoint civil defence volunteers as 'jaldoots' at 1,500 bus queue shelters (BQS) in Delhi by next week, Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said on Saturday. These trained personnel will provide clean drinking water. Officials said that the tenders for fixing water coolers at bus depots were also announced on Saturday. There are 4,575 bus queue shelters, of which more than 1,500 need to be repaired as well, the minister said. 'We have decided on the summer action plan elements that the transport department needs to take care of, and things will be in place starting next week. The jaldoots will be at BQS throughout the day and will help people with water and shade,' said Singh. The minister added that RO digital water coolers will soon be installed outside all depots and terminals of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), and 10 of these will initially be installed on a pilot basis. This is also in line with the Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025 announced by the Delhi government last month. 'We will ensure that these water coolers are placed outside the depots so that commuters and passersby can also get clean drinking water,' Singh said. Last year, HT did an audit of BQS across the city that flagged several shortcomings: the structures were broken and damaged at several places. In other areas, a corner or the shade of a tree was being used as a bus stop. Officials said that the department will also place water ATMs at all three ISBTs in Delhi. Last month, one water ATM was installed at Kashmere Gate ISBT, and 5,000 others are planned across the city.
India Today
29-04-2025
- India Today
Delhi introduces AI-enabled water dispensers at bus terminals. Know more
The Delhi Transport Department has taken steps to install AI smart water dispensers for pilot testing at 16 terminals and 25 kiosks in the city. The move intends to help pedestrians and commuters access chilled drinking water for free, further supporting the newly announced Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025 by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.'We have decided to install smart water dispensers at about 25 bus stands to provide free water facilities to bus commuters and pedestrians," emphasised a senior sprinklers will be equipped with a 43-inch 'daylight readable' high-definition digital display, allowing for better engagement and enhanced information IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY The latter are outfitted with the following conveniences:AI surveillance: Allowing for monitoring and counting of through sensors: For operational sanitary use of filters, checking tank levels: Maintenance, timely refilling and technology dashboard: Added wifi/ 4G routers and modems, enable data transmission over the internet at any height of each dispenser will be around 7 feet. Their measurements will also be 4 feet by 4 feet. They will have a minimum purification capacity of 100 litres per hour. An in-built chiller will maintain the water temperature between 15C and will have a combined raw and purified water storage capacity of 800 litres. Weather-resistant characteristics will allow these dispensers to withstand the heat, dust, and rain prevalent in nature of the current problem is that a particularly large demographic needs to be quenched during Delhi summers, especially those who are vendors and work outdoors,' the official AND MAINTENANCETender contracts for this project are currently being floated, with expectations of installations to be completed in a month. Estimated expenses of installing the dispensers at bus queue shelters are at Rs 20.10 crore and bus terminals are at Rs 72 contractor awarded this project will refill the dispensers twice daily, which ensures that clean drinking water can be continuously initiative sets forward further steps to ensure the public is able to properly cope with their hydration needs during extreme heat and also shows how technology has been integrated into welfare AI and intelligent systems will help in improving the quality of life of residents in Delhi, setting the benchmark for other cities.
