New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has allocated Rs 22,236 crore or around 21.44 per cent of Budget 2026–27 for improving air quality and for green initiatives, including clean Yamuna, to secure pollution-free future for the next generation, an official said on Sunday. Highlighting key features of the ‘Green Budget’ for 2026–27, the official said in a statement that of the total state budget of Rs 1,03,700 crore, Rs 22,236 crore have been allotted to 17 departments re…
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New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Delhi Cabinet Minister and MLA from the Bawana constituency, Ravindra Indraj Singh, said on Saturday that the government is fully committed to the holistic and balanced development of the city’s rural areas. He said that under the Delhi Village Development Board (DVDB) fund, with the support of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, large-scale infrastructure strengthening work is being carried out at a rapid pace across various villages in the Bawana Assembl…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities in Delhi to ensure demarcation of the Yamuna floodplain along a 22-km stretch between Wazirabad and Palla in accordance with statutory provisions, observing that artificial embankments cannot determine floodplain limits. A Bench headed by Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, comprising Expert Members Dr A. Senthil Vel and Dr Afroz Ahmad, was hearing a batch of matters—including a suo motu case—concernin…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Thursday sprang into action to tackle the froth generated in the Yamuna River and visited the Kalindi Kunj bank with experts to chart the way forward.In a message on social media, the L-G wrote, “Visited the Kalindi Kunj Ghat along the Yamuna river, along with senior officials of concerned departments, to take a first-hand assessment of the current situation.”Sandhu said the visit involved discussions with local and internat…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) A political row and public criticism erupted on Wednesday after the Delhi government floated a tender worth Rs 6.2 crore for two “VIP inspection boats” meant for monitoring and survey operations on the Yamuna river, even as high levels of froth were seen floating on the river near Kalindi Kunj, raising environmental concerns.The Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department issued the tender on March 12 to procure two vessels, with each boat estimated to cost …
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Delhi government’s Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department has floated a tender to procure two boats for monitoring and survey operations on the Yamuna river, officials said.The tender, issued on March 12, seeks two vessels with an estimated combined cost of around Rs 6.2 crore, with each boat expected to cost about Rs 3.1 crore. The boats will be used for river monitoring, surveys and inspection visits by senior officials.According to the tender docum…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Friday, reviewed development projects worth Rs 3,786 crore and issued strict directions to officials of all departments for completion of works ahead of monsoon. The Chief Minister chaired the meeting on development works being undertaken across various parts of the national capital under the Chief Minister Development Fund (CMDF), the Delhi Village Development Board (DVDB) and the Trans-Yamuna Area Development Board (TYADB).The meet…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 1,075 crore in East Delhi, an official said. At an event held at the Ramlila Ground in Vivek Vihar, the Chief Minister said that strong infrastructure is essential for balanced development in Delhi, and that these projects will improve traffic management and provide lasting relief from issues such as waterlogging.Union Minister of State for Road Transport and High…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Saturday, laid the foundation stone of Atal Garden, to be developed along the Najafgarh drain in the Uttam Nagar Assembly constituency. Coming up in a densely populated area, the garden aims to enhance green cover, reduce pollution and provide citizens with a safe, clean and well-planned public space equipped with modern civic amenities, an official statement said.Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that Atal Garden woul…