Delhi, 15 August (H.S.): Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta marked the city's 79th Independence Day with a wave of transformative announcements designed to uplift residents and modernize the capital. In a move set to resonate widely, she introduced Atal Canteens offering hearty meals for just ₹5, making nutritious food more accessible to those in need.

Major Announcements at a Glance

-Meals at ₹5: Atal Canteens set to roll out across Delhi, serving wholesome food to the underprivileged for only ₹5.

-Homes for All: Gupta pledged pucca (permanent) housing for every slum resident, aiming to eradicate unsafe living conditions.

-Education Reform: A landmark Education Bill will regulate private school fees, safeguarding parents from arbitrary hikes.

-Gig Worker Welfare: A new welfare board will protect and uplift Delhi's gig workers, ensuring fair treatment and wellbeing.

-Infrastructure Overhaul: Plans to build state-of-the-art infrastructure, rivaling the best in the country.

-Yamuna River Revival: A passionate commitment to rejuvenate the Yamuna, ensuring the river flows clean and life-giving once again.

-Fire Safety Innovation: Deployment of advanced firefighting tech—robotic machines and quick-response vehicles—especially for the capital's narrow lanes.

-Universal Health Coverage: Ayushman Bharat scheme already active, with 4.5 lakh registrations and a ₹10 lakh health insurance cover per beneficiary.

Urgent Public Safety Measures

-Following a tragic tree fall incident in Kalkaji, Gupta ordered immediate identification and removal of hazardous trees, particularly in high-traffic zones, to prevent future mishaps and ensure seamless city operations.

“Our government’s first resolve is that Mother Yamuna will be clean, flow unhindered, and give life again.” — CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi wakes up to a future that promises food security, safer streets, and elevated quality of life—all wrapped into the city’s Independence Day celebrations.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar