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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
DU's U-Special buses may return with new upgrades
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced the relaunch of the U-Special bus service around Delhi University, reviving a transport option once central to student life. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the new academic block at DU's Social Centre School. Aimed at easing daily commutes for university students, the relaunched service will feature buses operating on DU routes with added features like onboard music, ambient lighting and air-conditioning to enhance the experience. "This is my gift to the students," said Gupta while addressing the crowd. "Back in our college days, that bus felt like our own — no one else could enter. Over time, those buses disappeared. But today, Delhi govt is bringing them back," she said. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Gupta also proposed a new mentorship programme to bridge educational gaps. She urged Delhi colleges to adopt nearby govt schools and take on a mentoring role. "Why can't each college adopt two or three schools? College students could visit once a week to teach and inspire schoolchildren," she said, directing education minister Ashish Sood to prepare a detailed blueprint for the initiative. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Even Beautiful Women Have Their 'Oops' Moments Read More Undo The event also saw the presence of Sood and DU vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh. Sood called on colleges to participate in the 'Kude Se Azadi' (Freedom from Garbage) campaign, suggesting that each college adopt a nearby area and turn it into a cleanliness model. He also promised significant upgrades to university infrastructure. "You'll soon see smart classrooms and modern labs." Reinforcing the govt's commitment, he added, "Our priority is to democratise education — to ensure it is accessible and equitable across Delhi." Singh encouraged students to adopt a solution-oriented mindset. "Be problem solvers, not complainers," he about the new academic block, Singh said, "This building was completed in just 21 months at a cost of Rs 21 crore." Emphasising the need for value-based education, he added, "We must create an ecosystem that promotes country-first thinking among students, rather than self-centred ambition. That's something we've been missing for the past 75 years."
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi govt to launch month-long cleanliness campaign in August: CM Gupta
New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that the government will launch a month-long campaign, "Delhi's Freedom from Garbage Cleanliness Drive," from August 1 to mark India's Independence anniversary. The special drive will run from August 1 to 31, according to a statement. Gupta announced that on July 29, a major meeting would be held at the Civic Centre, where ministers, MPs, councillors and association representatives would finalise responsibilities to ensure the smooth execution of the campaign. She appealed to the citizens of Delhi to actively participate and help make the city clean and hygienic. To ensure the campaign is carried out effectively, all departments of the Delhi Government will contribute. The drive will also involve Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), market associations, school and college students, and other institutions, said an official statement. To encourage public participation, a dedicated online portal will be launched, the statement said. At a high-level meeting held on Friday to review preparations for the "Delhi's Freedom from Garbage Cleanliness Drive", Gupta stressed the importance of coordinated efforts. The meeting was attended by Urban Development and Education Minister Ashish Sood, Chief Secretary Dharmendra, and senior officials from the Urban Development Department, PWD, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, NDMC, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and other key departments. Gupta stated that August is celebrated as the month of India's Independence, and the government has resolved that this August, Delhi will achieve "freedom from garbage". She added that with extensive public participation and strong inter-departmental coordination, the campaign would be implemented so effectively that citizens would truly feel the capital has achieved freedom from garbage. The campaign will place particular focus on schools, government offices and hospitals, with targeted efforts to clear long-accumulated waste and unused items from storerooms. It will also cover vegetable and fruit markets, industrial areas, bus terminals and depots. All ministers of the Delhi Government, MLAs, MPs and municipal councillors will participate in the campaign and run initiatives to increase citizen involvement, the statement added. Gupta also informed that special programmes under the "Freedom from Garbage" campaign would be held every Saturday and Sunday throughout August. Alongside wide publicity through multiple channels, a dedicated online portal will allow residents to upload 'before and after' photographs of cleaned sites to showcase their contribution. She stressed that particular attention would be given to slum areas, unauthorised colonies and informal settlements, ensuring that a significantly higher volume of waste is collected and disposed of compared to normal days. Appealing to the people of Delhi, she said that by participating, they would not only help free the city from garbage but also reinforce Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision that a nation can only become truly clean when every citizen accepts personal responsibility. She emphasised that cleanliness is not merely a government initiative but a civic duty. Ashish Sood said that through the drive, the city would send a strong message to the nation that the people of Delhi are committed to such initiatives. He said that school and college students would play a crucial role in spreading awareness and mobilising citywide participation. He also mentioned that the government is considering recognising and rewarding those who share their photographs on the official portal.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi govt to launch month-long cleanliness campaign in August: CM Rekha Gupta
Advt Advt Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that the government will launch a month-long campaign, "Delhi's Freedom from Garbage Cleanliness Drive," from August 1 to mark India's Independence special drive will run from August 1 to 31, according to a announced that on July 29, a major meeting would be held at the Civic Centre, where ministers, MPs, councillors and association representatives would finalise responsibilities to ensure the smooth execution of the appealed to the citizens of Delhi to actively participate and help make the city clean and hygienic. To ensure the campaign is carried out effectively, all departments of the Delhi Government will contribute. The drive will also involve Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), market associations, school and college students, and other institutions, said an official statement. To encourage public participation , a dedicated online portal will be launched, the statement a high-level meeting held on Friday to review preparations for the "Delhi's Freedom from Garbage Cleanliness Drive", Gupta stressed the importance of coordinated efforts. The meeting was attended by Urban Development and Education Minister Ashish Sood, Chief Secretary Dharmendra, and senior officials from the Urban Development Department, PWD, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, NDMC, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and other key stated that August is celebrated as the month of India's Independence, and the government has resolved that this August, Delhi will achieve "freedom from garbage".She added that with extensive public participation and strong inter-departmental coordination, the campaign would be implemented so effectively that citizens would truly feel the capital has achieved freedom from campaign will place particular focus on schools, government offices and hospitals, with targeted efforts to clear long-accumulated waste and unused items from storerooms. It will also cover vegetable and fruit markets, industrial areas, bus terminals and depots. All ministers of the Delhi Government, MLAs, MPs and municipal councillors will participate in the campaign and run initiatives to increase citizen involvement, the statement also informed that special programmes under the "Freedom from Garbage" campaign would be held every Saturday and Sunday throughout August. Alongside wide publicity through multiple channels, a dedicated online portal will allow residents to upload 'before and after' photographs of cleaned sites to showcase their stressed that particular attention would be given to slum areas, unauthorised colonies and informal settlements, ensuring that a significantly higher volume of waste is collected and disposed of compared to normal to the people of Delhi, she said that by participating, they would not only help free the city from garbage but also reinforce Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision that a nation can only become truly clean when every citizen accepts personal responsibility. She emphasised that cleanliness is not merely a government initiative but a civic Sood said that through the drive, the city would send a strong message to the nation that the people of Delhi are committed to such said that school and college students would play a crucial role in spreading awareness and mobilising citywide participation. He also mentioned that the government is considering recognising and rewarding those who share their photographs on the official portal.
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Business Standard
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Delhi govt to launch month-long cleanliness campaign in August: CM Gupta
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that the government will launch a month-long campaign, "Delhi's Freedom from Garbage Cleanliness Drive," from August 1 to mark India's Independence anniversary. The special drive will run from August 1 to 31, according to a statement. Gupta announced that on July 29, a major meeting would be held at the Civic Centre, where ministers, MPs, councillors and association representatives would finalise responsibilities to ensure the smooth execution of the campaign. She appealed to the citizens of Delhi to actively participate and help make the city clean and hygienic. To ensure the campaign is carried out effectively, all departments of the Delhi Government will contribute. The drive will also involve Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), market associations, school and college students, and other institutions, said an official statement. To encourage public participation, a dedicated online portal will be launched, the statement said. At a high-level meeting held on Friday to review preparations for the "Delhi's Freedom from Garbage Cleanliness Drive", Gupta stressed the importance of coordinated efforts. The meeting was attended by Urban Development and Education Minister Ashish Sood, Chief Secretary Dharmendra, and senior officials from the Urban Development Department, PWD, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, NDMC, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and other key departments. Gupta stated that August is celebrated as the month of India's Independence, and the government has resolved that this August, Delhi will achieve "freedom from garbage". She added that with extensive public participation and strong inter-departmental coordination, the campaign would be implemented so effectively that citizens would truly feel the capital has achieved freedom from garbage. The campaign will place particular focus on schools, government offices and hospitals, with targeted efforts to clear long-accumulated waste and unused items from storerooms. It will also cover vegetable and fruit markets, industrial areas, bus terminals and depots. All ministers of the Delhi Government, MLAs, MPs and municipal councillors will participate in the campaign and run initiatives to increase citizen involvement, the statement added. Gupta also informed that special programmes under the "Freedom from Garbage" campaign would be held every Saturday and Sunday throughout August. Alongside wide publicity through multiple channels, a dedicated online portal will allow residents to upload 'before and after' photographs of cleaned sites to showcase their contribution. She stressed that particular attention would be given to slum areas, unauthorised colonies and informal settlements, ensuring that a significantly higher volume of waste is collected and disposed of compared to normal days. Appealing to the people of Delhi, she said that by participating, they would not only help free the city from garbage but also reinforce Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision that a nation can only become truly clean when every citizen accepts personal responsibility. She emphasised that cleanliness is not merely a government initiative but a civic duty. Ashish Sood said that through the drive, the city would send a strong message to the nation that the people of Delhi are committed to such initiatives. He said that school and college students would play a crucial role in spreading awareness and mobilising citywide participation. He also mentioned that the government is considering recognising and rewarding those who share their photographs on the official portal.
Hans India
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Delhi CM announces special month-long cleanliness drive from Aug 1
New Delhi: The Delhi government will launch a 'Delhi's Freedom from Garbage – Cleanliness Drive' special campaign from August 1 to 31 as part of Independence Day celebrations, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday. CM Gupta said that special programmes under the 'Freedom from Garbage' campaign would be held every Saturday and Sunday throughout August. Alongside wide publicity through multiple channels, a dedicated online portal will allow residents to upload 'before and after' photographs of cleaned sites to showcase their contribution, she said. The Chief Minister announced that on July 29, a major meeting would be held at the Civic Centre, where ministers, MPs, councillors and association representatives would finalise responsibilities. The Chief Minister appealed to the citizens of Delhi to actively participate and help make the city clean and hygienic. She said that to ensure the campaign is carried out effectively, all departments of the Delhi government will contribute. The drive will also involve Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), market associations, school and college students, and other institutions. To encourage public participation, a dedicated online portal will be launched. On Friday, the CM held a meeting to review preparations for the 'Delhi's Freedom from Garbage – Cleanliness Drive'. The meeting was attended by Urban Development and Education Minister Ashish Sood, Chief Secretary Dharmendra, and senior officials from the Urban Development Department, PWD, Delhi Municipal Corporation, NDMC, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and other key departments. CM Gupta stated that August is celebrated as the month of India's Independence, and the government has resolved that this August, Delhi will achieve 'freedom from garbage'. She added that with extensive public participation and strong inter-departmental coordination, the campaign would be implemented so effectively that citizens would truly feel the capital has achieved 'freedom from garbage'. The campaign will place particular focus on schools, government offices and hospitals, with targeted efforts to clear long-accumulated waste and unused items from storerooms. It will also cover vegetable and fruit markets, industrial areas, bus terminals and depots. All ministers of the Delhi government, MLAs, MPs and municipal councillors will participate in the campaign and run initiatives to increase citizen involvement. The Chief Minister stated that particular attention would be given to slum areas, unauthorised colonies and informal settlements, ensuring that a significantly higher volume of waste is collected and disposed of compared to normal days.
