New Delhi, March 9 : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva, Minister Parvesh Verma, Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, and other BJP leaders, attended the Spring Festival at Lodhi Garden on Sunday, where they addressed various issues concerning the development of the city and the welfare of its citizens.
Speaking at the festival, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed her commitment to listening to the voices of the people of Delhi. “Thank you. I feel very happy to be here at Lodhi Garden, speaking with you all. My responsibility is to listen to your voices; the more I hear, the stronger the impact will be. Share your ideas for the budget and development. I appreciate the presence of our respected participants,” she said.
She further assured the public, “I assure you that we will put in our best efforts to meet your expectations. Share your suggestions, and we will act on them. Our team is fully committed to making Delhi a developed and better city. We aim for a green, Viksit Delhi, improved Delhi, clean and safe Delhi, and we are doing everything in power to actually make a change.”
In a significant development, the Delhi Government recently approved the Mahila Samridhi Yojna, a Rs 5,100 crore yearly initiative aimed at empowering women in Delhi. “In a landmark decision aimed at women’s empowerment and financial independence, the Government of Delhi has approved Mahila Samridhi Yojna. This 5,100 crore yearly scheme will provide direct financial assistance to the women of Delhi. It is a major step towards ensuring economic stability and social upliftment for women, particularly those from poor families,” a statement from the Directorate of Information and Publicity, Delhi Government, read.
The scheme is designed to provide direct financial aid to women, focusing particularly on those from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring economic stability and social upliftment. A committee, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has been set up to oversee its implementation, with Ministers Pravesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, and Kapil Mishra serving as members.
To ensure transparency and efficiency, the scheme will utilize advanced technology, including Aadhaar-based e-KYC, for the seamless disbursement of financial benefits. Applications will be processed via an online portal created specifically for this initiative.