Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

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...

July 2, 2026 11:35 AM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches ‘Green Drive Portal’ under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the Green Drive Portal at the Delhi Secretariat under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, reaffirming the government's commitment to planting 70 lakh saplings across the national capital. Launching the initiative, Gupta urged residents to participate in the mass plantation drive and contribute towards building a greener, cleaner and healthier Delhi. The portal enables citizens to book slots for the Mega Plantation Drive, register as Environm...

July 1, 2026 4:42 PM

Delhi CM welcomes parliamentary panel led by P.P. Chaudhary during study visit on ‘One Nation, One Election’

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday welcomed members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' initiative during their study visit to the Delhi Secretariat. The delegation was led by BJP MP and JPC Chairperson P.P. Chaudhary. In a post on X, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said the Delhi government supports initiatives aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and improving governance. It described the proposal for simultaneous electi...

June 18, 2026 7:26 PM

Delhi CM opens ‘Jan Kalyan Shivir’ in Shalimar Bagh; 42 camps planned till June 20

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated a 'Jan Kalyan Shivir' (Public Welfare Camp) at the MCD Community Hall in Sandesh Vihar in national capital's Shalimar Bagh, announcing plans to hold similar camps at 42 locations across the city till June 20. The Shalimar Bagh camp, organised with the spirit of '12 Years of Trust, Development and Public Welfare', was held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., a statement said. Chief Minister Gupta said the objective of the 42 camps would be to provide...

June 10, 2026 1:14 PM

‘Unprecedented milestone collective expression of trust, affection’: CMs of NDA-ruled states as PM Modi becomes longest-serving head of govt

Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India's history, saying that this unprecedented milestone in Indian democracy is a collective expression of the trust, affection, and blessings of the entire nation. "Heartfelt congratulations to the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi—the charioteer of 'Amrit Kaal' and a leader steadfastly dedicated to the service, security, and prosper...

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. ...