Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

September 10, 2026 11:53 AM

Development will gain new momentum: CM Rekha Gupta after Centre clears separate engineering cadre for Delhi PWD

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre approved the Delhi government's proposal to create a separate engineering cadre for the Public Works Department (PWD), a move aimed at strengthening the department's workforce and expediting infrastructure projects in the capital. In a post on X, Gupta said the demand for a separate PWD engineering cadre had been pending for nearly three decades. “Our government took the decision, advanced the ...

August 14, 2026 8:31 AM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hands over appointment letters to 1,368 teachers

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 1,368 newly recruited teachers at a programme held at Bharat Mandapam, reiterating the Delhi government's commitment to providing quality education and a bright future for students. Of the appointees, 1,015 are Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), 236 are Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) and 117 are music teachers. Gupta said the occasion was not merely about handing over appointment letters but also about strengthening ...

August 11, 2026 3:22 PM

Delhi CM, ministers take out Tiranga Yatra in Assembly premises

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with her ministers and BJP MLAs, participated in a Tiranga Yatra in the Assembly premises on Tuesday. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Home Minister Ashish Sood also participated in the event. The BJP is taking out Tiranga Yatras across the city ahead of Independence Day, highlighting the contribution of freedom fighters and nationalist leaders who participated in the freedom movement. Sirsa said the ...

July 31, 2026 3:09 PM

“May every daughter of Delhi move forward”: CM Rekha Gupta distributes over 3,000 bicycles under ‘Vidya Vahini Yojana’

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday distributed more than 3,000 bicycles to Class 9 girl students under the 'Vidya Vahini Yojana', a scheme aimed at improving access to education, increasing school attendance and promoting the empowerment of girls. The bicycles were distributed during a programme held at the East Vinod Nagar Sports Complex. Addressing the event, Gupta announced that around 1.40 lakh girl students enrolled in Delhi government schools would receive bicycles in a phased man...

July 31, 2026 9:11 AM

‘Will continue to inspire every generation’: PM Modi pays tribute to Udham Singh on martyrdom day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to revolutionary freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh on his martyrdom day, describing his life as a symbol of courage and sacrifice that will continue to inspire generations to uphold the nation's dignity. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Respectful tribute to the great revolutionary martyr Udham Singh on his martyrdom day. His life story, marked by extraordinary courage and valour, will continue to inspire every generation of the cou...

July 17, 2026 5:29 PM

Delhi govt opens 45 new Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs, total rises to 415

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday highlighted the inauguration of 45 new Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs, vowing to take the number of the city's neighbourhood health centres from 415 to 1,100 in the coming months. According to a post shared by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on X, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 45 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs from Shakurpur, reaffirming the Delhi Government’s commitment to ensuring that every citizen has access to quality healthcare close to ...

July 7, 2026 3:13 PM

Over 1 crore native plants to be planted in Delhi’s Ridge: Union Minister Amit Shah launches eco restoration drive

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched the Eco Restoration Mega Plantation Drive in Delhi under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign and announced that over one crore native plants would be planted across the Ridge area over the next four years as part of the government's plan to transform it into the "lungs of Green Delhi." The event also marked the launch of a mission to plant 70 lakh saplings across the national capital. Shah planted a sapling during the programme, which was attended...

July 7, 2026 12:51 PM

HM Amit Shah launches Delhi’s 70 lakh tree plantation drive

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched the Delhi government's ambitious campaign to plant 70 lakh trees across the national capital by inaugurating a mega tree plantation drive at 34 locations. As part of the programme, Shah planted a sapling in the Central Ridge area, which houses the President's Bodyguard. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lok Sabha MPs Manoj Tiwari and Yogender Chandolia, and Delhi Ministers Parvesh Verma and Manjinder ...

July 3, 2026 4:13 PM

‘Stop using plastic bag’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s call to citizens

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday urged residents to stop using single-use plastic bags and adopt environmentally friendly alternatives, marking International Plastic Bag Free Day with a call for greater public participation in environmental conservation. International Plastic Bag Free Day, observed annually on July 3, aims to raise awareness about the environmental and marine impact of single-use plastic bags while promoting sustainable and reusable alternatives to reduce plastic poll...

July 2, 2026 4:12 PM

Delhi EV Policy 2026 designed to save buyer’s money: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said the proposed Delhi EV Policy 2026 is designed to lower both the purchase and lifetime ownership costs of electric vehicles (EVs), making them a more economical option than conventional fuel-powered vehicles. The Chief Minister said the policy combines multiple financial incentives to encourage the adoption of electric mobility, including purchase incentives, scrapping incentives for old polluting vehicles, lifetime exemption from road tax, waive...