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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Govt. agencies must coordinate to get rid of city's garbage: CM
The Hindu Bureau Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday emphasised that full coordination among all government agencies is needed to achieve a garbage-free Capital as she took part in an ongoing month-long cleanliness drive in the Timarpur area of north Delhi. The 'Dilli Ko Kude Se Azaadi' campaign seeks to mobilise citizens across the Capital to take collective responsibility for their surroundings and improve urban sanitation. Ms. Gupta also announced the launch of the upcoming 'Swachhata Challenge' aimed at deepening community engagement and inspiring public participation through the involvement of prominent personalities and celebrities. 'The initiative will symbolically begin with the nomination of 78 citizens to mark the 78th year of India's independence. Each nominee will further nominate five more individuals, creating a multiplying network of cleanliness champions,' she said. Celebrities will also be enlisted to boost the campaign's visibility and motivate people, especially the youth. 'The spirit of public participation lies at the heart of our mission,' Ms. Gupta said.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CM announces Secretariat revamp, 50,000 flats for poor
The Hindu Bureau New Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the time had come for the Capital to have a new integrated Secretariat to house all government departments under one roof as she launched a month-long cleanliness campaign. Addressing officials at the Department of Women and Child Development in Kashmere Gate, Ms. Gupta expressed strong displeasure over the dilapidated condition of the building. 'The ceilings are leaking, furniture is broken, cupboards are damaged, and fans are in such poor condition that they could fall at any moment,' she said, questioning how governance could be delivered effectively in such an environment. 'We will take steps in this direction. A suitable location will be identified for the new Delhi Secretariat. Our officials cannot be left to work in such miserable conditions any longer,' Ms. Gupta said. Housing promise The CM's remarks came after launching the 'Dilli Ko Koode Se Azadi' (freedom from garbage for Delhi) campaign, which will run from August 1 to 31. It aims at making the city cleaner, greener, and garbage-free, with coordination among multiple agencies and active citizen participation. Ms. Gupta also announced that around 50,000 flats, built more than a decade ago in the outer areas of the city under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, will be renovated and handed over to slum dwellers. 'The previous governments never bothered to allocate these flats, despite claiming to work for the poor. As a result, the units became uninhabitable over time,' Ms. Gupta said, adding that these flats will now be provided to eligible slum dwellers under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana -Urban. The CM said departments like the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board and the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation had been allocated over ₹700 crore for the project, but the funds went unused and were nearly returned to the Centre. 'The Centre has now approved their use for the renovation of these flats. Our government will ensure rehabilitation of eligible slum dwellers so that they can be participants in Delhi's growth story,' she said.
