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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Delhi women to get free bus travel via smart cards soon: CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that her government would soon provide free bus travel cards to all women of the city with an aim to empower them with mobility. Saheli Smart Card, a personalised travel pass carrying the holder's name and photo, will facilitate free rides to women and transgender residents of Delhi aged 12 and above on all DTC and Cluster buses. Laying the foundation stone for a fully automated vehicle testing station (ATS) at the DTC's Nand Nagri Depot, the chief minister said, "This is a symbol of a safer, more transparent, and women-friendly Delhi." "Along with technological upgrades like the ATS, we are also focused on empowering women with mobility. Soon, every woman in Delhi will have access to free bus travel through smart travel cards," she said. The new testing facility, to be developed at a cost of Rs 10 crore, is aimed at enhancing road safety, transparency, and pollution control. Once commissioned, it is expected to digitally test 72,000 vehicles annually with no human intervention. Delhi has only one operational ATS in Jhuljhuli with a limited capacity. The new facility will increase testing capacity significantly, especially benefiting commercial vehicle owners. CM Gupta also announced the construction of another fully automated ATS at the DTC Tehkhand Depot in South-East Delhi. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said the initiative marks a major leap in Delhi's transport infrastructure and will help reduce long travel for vehicle owners seeking fitness certification. "We are combining technological advancement with accessibility and affordability. These centres will not only make Delhi roads safer but also generate Rs 3 crore annually for DTC," he said. Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the BJP-led Delhi government of dismantling key welfare schemes under the pretext of fighting corruption. The AAP's Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that the BJP government was systematically shutting down pro-people initiatives like the Mohalla Clinics and the Pink Ticket scheme as part of its "anti-poor agenda".
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"I Should Get A Nobel Prize For Governance": Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sparked a fresh political debate by declaring that he deserves a Nobel Prize for governance and administration, despite what he called the persistent "obstacles" placed in his path by the BJP-led Centre. While addressing a public gathering in Mohali, Punjab, Mr Kejriwal said, "We worked despite not being allowed to work for as long as our government was in power in Delhi. I feel that I should get a Nobel Prize for governance and administration for the amount of work I did in Delhi during my tenure as CM." Mr Kejriwal has long accused Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena of acting on the instructions of the Union government to derail the AAP's efforts in the national Capital. He reiterated his allegation that the BJP used the municipal corporation to actively destroy initiatives launched by the AAP. "You will be surprised to know that the AAP built Mohalla Clinics in Delhi while facing so many difficulties. These people demolished five Mohalla Clinics by sending bulldozers to their BJP-ruled municipal corporation. What did they get? The municipal corporation demolished all the government Mohalla Clinics," he said. The AAP chief claimed that the situation in Delhi has deteriorated in the last four months since the party's administrative powers were curtailed and the BJP came to power in the national Capital. "Today, the people of Delhi are realising the importance of the AAP. The BJP has worsened the condition of Delhi. Mohalla Clinics are being closed. The facility of free medicines and tests in hospitals has stopped. And filth has spread all around," Mr Kejriwal asserted. Mr Kejriwal went on to highlight the AAP's flagship welfare schemes. "Our government decided that every family will get 200 units of free electricity and 20 thousand litres of free water," Kejriwal said. "Along with this, education and health were given top priority," Mr Kejriwal said, "In 2013, I fasted for 15 days over the power crisis. People would get electricity bills of thousands of rupees, but there was no supply." He added, "I myself used to climb the pole and connect the wires." Mr Kejriwal's comments have drawn sharp reactions from political rivals, who have often accused him of making "false claims."
New Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
To boost healthcare, 1,300 nursing officers appointed
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Sunday appointed over 1,300 new nursing officers and launched Ayushman Bharat registration vans in a bid to strengthen the healthcare system. The event was attended by BJP president J P Nadda, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Health Minister Pankaj Singh and other senior officials. CM Gupta, in her address, criticised the previous AAP government for the deteriorating health infrastructure in the capital. 'Delhi's healthcare was in such a poor state that there were only 0.42 hospital beds per 1,000 people,' she said. She also highlighted the shortage of medical equipment, revealing that 38 hospitals had only six MRI machines and 12 CT scan machines. Gupta alleged corruption under the Mohalla Clinics initiative, claiming funds allocated for hospital construction went unused and 22 announced hospitals were never completed.
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Delhi govt. appoints 1,388 nurses; rolls out Ayushman vans to strengthen health services
The Delhi government on Sunday (July 6, 2025) handed appointment letters to 1,388 nursing officers and 41 paramedical staff, and flagged off Ayushman Bharat registration vans to help eligible residents, especially from the weaker sections, to enrol for the Ayushman Bharat and Vaya Vandana Yojana schemes. At a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda called the appointments a 'historic initiative' that bridges a 15-year gap in Delhi's healthcare recruitment. 'This is not just a recruitment drive but a turning point, marking the beginning of a new era of specialist human resources in the Capital's healthcare system,' he said. Mr. Nadda said Delhi was now reaping the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which the previous government had failed to implement. 'We are now moving from treatment to prevention. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will offer free screening for multiple diseases. This is a holistic, sensitive and pre-emptive approach, far ahead of cosmetic schemes like Mohalla Clinics,' he said. He also credited the 'double-engine government' for driving reforms and addressing long-neglected employment and healthcare issues. Policy shift Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of letting Delhi's health infrastructure collapse and alleged corruption in both the Mohalla Clinics initiative and hospital expansion projects. 'Earlier, Delhi had only 0.42 hospital beds per 1,000 people. In 38 hospitals, there were just six MRI and 12 CT scan machines. Patients were regularly turned away due to medicine shortages,' she said. Highlighting her government's progress, Ms. Gupta said 34 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have already been inaugurated, with many more coming up this month. 'We plan to add 100 Arogya Mandirs every month and aim to complete all 1,150 by March next year,' she said. Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh said more than 4 lakh people have been registered under Ayushman Bharat in the Capital, including over 2 lakh senior citizens above 70. 'Already, 2,258 patients have availed themselves of treatment under the scheme. Currently, 108 hospitals in Delhi are empanelled under Ayushman Bharat, and the number continues to grow,' he said.
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Business Standard
06-07-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
1,300 nurses appointed in Delhi govt hospitals; Ayushman vans launched
The Delhi government on Sunday appointed over 1,300 new nursing officers and launched Ayushman Bharat registration vans to strengthen the healthcare system in the national capital. The event was attended by BJP president J P Nadda, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Health Minister Pankaj Singh, and other senior ministers. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Gupta sharply criticised the previous government, alleging that it had allowed the capital's health infrastructure to deteriorate significantly. "In the past, Delhi's healthcare was in such a poor state that there were only 0.42 hospital beds available per 1,000 people,she said. In 38 hospitals, there were only six MRI machines and 12 CT scan machines. Patients were frequently turned away due to a shortage of medicines, she added. Gupta further alleged widespread corruption under the Mohalla Clinics initiative. There was corruption in medicine procurement and hospital construction 22 hospitals were announced but never completed, she claimed. Speaking on the status of Arogya Mandirs, she stated that over ?1,700 crore was provided by the central government to the previous administration over a five-year period for their construction, but the funds remained unutilised. Now, it is my responsibility to ensure that all 1,150 Arogya Mandirs are completed in the remaining months, Gupta said. She added that 34 Arogya Mandirs have already been inaugurated, with several more to follow this month. We plan to add 100 Arogya Mandirs every month and aim to complete all 1,150 by March next year, she said. Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh, addressing the newly appointed staff, said their contribution would be crucial in strengthening the city's healthcare system. These nurses and health workers will become the backbone of a new, robust healthcare structure in the capital, he said. Singh also noted that nearly 4 lakh people have been registered under Ayushman Bharat in Delhi, including more than 2 lakh senior citizens above the age of 70. As many as 2,258 patients have already availed treatment under the scheme, he said. BJP president J P Nadda congratulated the new appointees and termed the occasion a historic moment. After 15 years, these nursing officers have finally received job security. This was not the result of a mere government order it is the outcome of the people of Delhi choosing the BJP, he said. He criticised the previous government for its alleged inaction across departments, especially in the health sector. Nadda pointed out that ?1,700 crore allocated in 2021 for improving Delhi's health infrastructure remained unused by the former administration. Now, under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's leadership, it is our responsibility to ensure this amount is fully utilised in the next eight months to complete the Ayushman Mandirs, he said. Nadda also highlighted that since September 2017, the Modi government has approved free treatment of up to ?5 lakh for nearly 40 lakh residents of Delhi, particularly those living in slums and underprivileged areas. But the previous government blocked its implementation. Now, we are making it a reality, he added.
