Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated a series of development projects and carried out on-site inspections across the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency. She also reviewed progress on the construction of the Atal Canteen Scheme.
The Chief Minister has been making regular visits to her constituency, underscoring her focus on grassroots development and citizen engagement. Her outreach efforts include reviewing ongoing projects, interacting directly with residents, and taking part in community events aimed at resolving local issues and accelerating progress.
At the JJ Cluster in Shalimar Bagh, Gupta opened several essential public facilities, including upgraded CC footpaths and a new drainage system to tackle the long-standing problems of waterlogging and deteriorated lanes. The project was completed at a cost of Rs 63.12 lakh.
She also inaugurated a 60-seater public convenience centre built at a cost of Rs 94.53 lakh and commissioned new drinking water pipelines worth Rs 14.76 lakh to strengthen the local water supply.
In Govind Mohalla, the Chief Minister launched the development of new drains, lanes and roads, a project estimated at Rs 51 lakh. She further inaugurated water pipelines in Ambedkar Nagar, Govind Mohalla, and adjoining areas and at Saini Dharamshala in Shalimar Village. These works, costing Rs 18.42 lakh in total, are expected to provide major relief from chronic water shortages affecting thousands of residents.
Gupta said that development works were moving ahead swiftly, not only in Shalimar Bagh but across the Capital. She added that several long-delayed projects had regained momentum and that Delhi was once again advancing steadily on its path of growth. The Government, she noted, remains focused on equipping all parts of the city with reliable infrastructure and essential amenities.
During her visit, the Chief Minister also reviewed the road-widening work at the Shalimar Village junction and instructed officials to ensure its timely completion. Once finished, she said, the project would ease persistent traffic congestion and make daily travel smoother and safer.
Gupta inspected the under-construction Atal Canteen in Haiderpur, describing the initiative as a key measure to uphold the dignity and security of the poor, labourers and ordinary citizens. Addressing residents’ concerns about the Ayurvedic Hospital in the JJ Cluster - which has stood incomplete for five years - she assured them that the long-pending project was now a top Government priority. She announced that the hospital would be fully operational within two years, offering quality healthcare services to the local population.
