Speaking at Todapur Village’s Ramlila Maidan, where an event was held for unveiling these projects, Gupta stated that her government does not merely make announcements, but ensures timely completion of works done for public.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones several projects of the Delhi Jal Board worth over Rs 2,100 crore.
Speaking at Todapur Village’s Ramlila Maidan, where an event was held for unveiling these projects, Gupta stated that her government does not merely make announcements, but ensures timely completion of works done for public.
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She emphasised that establishing an improved water management system is essential for achieving the goal of a ‘Viksit Delhi’.
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The CM gave directions to the officials concerned to complete all the projects within the stipulated timeframe, while ensuring high-quality standards so that people of Delhi benefit at the earliest.
MP from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj, Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma, and Rajendra Nagar MLA Umang Bajaj, along with several public representatives, senior officials and a large number of local residents, were present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said ensuring the availability of clean drinking water and developing a modern sewerage system are among the government’s highest priorities. The projects launched will not only enhance water supply capacity but also play a vital role in making Delhi cleaner and healthier.
She also stated that areas facing water and sewer problems for many years are now receiving permanent solutions, and these works will improve water supply for a large number of residents, expand modern sewage treatment facilities and assist in cleaning the Yamuna River.
Gupta said upon completion, sewage treatment capacity will increase and the discharge of untreated wastewater into the Yamuna will be prevented.
At the same time, the water supply system will be strengthened to ensure regular and adequate drinking water for citizens, she added.
A robust water and sewer system is essential to make Delhi a world-class capital, she said, adding that the government is working in mission mode to ensure clean water reaches every household, while modern sewer networks are available in every locality of the national capital.
Minister Parvesh Verma said Delhi is entering a new phase of development, and said that this is not merely the announcement of projects, but the laying of a strong foundation for a ‘Viksit Delhi’ in line with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the development taking place across the country is now clearly visible in the national capital. The government is working to make essential services such as water supply and sewerage modern, robust, more efficient and fully aligned with the needs of the people,” Verma said.
The CM also shared that so far more than 3.52 lakh consumers have benefited from the amnesty scheme so far, and under this initiative, penalties, interest and surcharges were waived, providing relief of approximately Rs 1,400 crore, while the Delhi Jal Board received revenue amounting to Rs 484 crore.
With the extension of the scheme until August and its expansion to include commercial consumers, a greater number of people will now benefit.
She also announced a 100 per cent waiver of late payment surcharge for commercial and non-domestic consumers associated with the Delhi Jal Board.
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