Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

May 20, 2026 3:06 PM

Delhi govt launches talent hunt scheme, over 25,000 youths to participate

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday launched “Hauslon Ki Udaan”, a talent hunt initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing the hidden talents of young people across the national capital. The campaign will be conducted across all 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi and is expected to see participation from more than 25,000 youths, according to the government. Under the programme, competitions will be organised in multiple categories, including singing, dance, theatre, fine arts,...

May 18, 2026 3:45 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches ‘Metro Monday’ following PM Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the ‘Metro Monday’ initiative in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. To mark the launch, Gupta travelled by Metro from Kashmere Gate to ITO station before taking an electric feeder bus to the Delhi Secretariat. Cabinet Ministers Parvesh Verma and Ravindra Indraj accompanied her during the commute. The initiative, launched under the broader ‘Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan...

May 11, 2026 11:53 AM

‘Double Engine’ Boost: Railways Clears Haiderpur-Badli Railway Overbridge Widening in Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the Railways has approved the widening of the existing Railway Over Bridge (ROB) at Haiderpur Badli on the Outer Ring Road, a move aimed at easing persistent traffic congestion at Mukarba Chowk in north Delhi. She described it as the Delhi government's major achievement and said on Sunday that the Railways has also approved the proposed elevated loop connecting Shalimar Bagh to Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, which crosses over the railway tracks. ...

May 5, 2026 3:09 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta reviews summer water management, issues tough directives to officials

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has chaired a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat to assess the city's water management plan for the summer months. The meeting, on Monday, took stock of the progress of key water-related projects, with the Chief Minister directing officials to ensure there is no lapse in supply or response during peak demand. She stressed that every complaint must be addressed promptly and warned that negligence would invite strict action. "Our focus is not limited t...

April 17, 2026 10:22 AM

Delhi CM to flag off 200 new e-buses today

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Friday, will flag off 200 new electric buses and the Delhi-Rohtak interstate electric bus service, apart from other public transport initiatives. The launch of the new e-buses will mark a significant step towards strengthening sustainable mobility and modernising transport infrastructure, the official said in a statement. She will also inaugurate the bus terminal at Madanpur Khadar and the modern administrative building at East Vinod Nagar Depot, said...

April 10, 2026 4:54 PM

Delhi CM takes part in signature campaign for Women’s Reservation Bill; urges for role of females in policy-making

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday took part in a signature campaign in support of the Women's Reservation Bill at the Arts Faculty of Delhi University. She urged that women need to play a "major role" in making policies as well as in administration, in order to successfully run the country. Notably, after the Parliament's Budget Session reconvenes on April 16, the primary agenda will be to discuss and debate proposed amendments to the Women's Reservation Act, 2023 (Nari Shakti Vandan A...

March 23, 2026 12:40 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta unveils Bhagat Singh statue, inaugurates restored ‘Historic Courtroom’ on Shaheed Diwas

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday unveiled a statue of Bhagat Singh and inaugurated a restored 'Historic Courtroom' associated with the freedom fighter at the Registrar Cooperative Society (RCS) office, Parliament Street, on the occasion of Shaheed Diwas. The Chief Minister, along with other Delhi ministers, marked the occasion by paying tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar, recalling their sacrifice for the nation. Addressing the gathering, CM Gupt...

March 16, 2026 2:22 PM

Delhi CM shares plan to integrate three major hospitals into AIIMS-style super medical hub

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday proposed integrating Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi State Cancer Institute, and Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital into a single “super medical hub” modelled on the lines of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). In her post on X, CM Gupta said, “GTB Hospital, Delhi State Cancer Institute, and Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital are being integrated and developed into a super medical hub on the lines of AIIMS. This will inc...

February 12, 2026 8:12 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta clears Skill Development Scheme for artisans

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the ‘Chief Minister Skill Development Scheme’ aimed at supporting artisans associated with khadi, handloom, cottage industries and the unorganised sector, an official said on Thursday. The decision was cleared at a recent Cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister. The scheme will be implemented through the Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board (DKVIB). During 2025–26, a total of 3,728 beneficiaries will be trained, with Rs 8.95 crore a...

February 4, 2026 10:22 AM

Delhi CM says poor to get annual financial assistance for 2 LPG cylinders on Holi, Diwali

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a Cabinet meeting which approved a scheme under which all ration card–holding families in Delhi will be provided financial assistance equivalent to the cost of two LPG cylinders per year on Holi and Diwali. The people-centric decision aims to provide relief from inflation to economically weaker families, said the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister said that this scheme is part of the Delhi government’s policy of targeted, transparent and accountable...