Assuring a forward-looking roadmap for the development of a 'Viksit Delhi', Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addressed the residents of Delhi from Chhatrasal Stadium on Sunday on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day. She also presented a comprehensive report card of her government's 11-month tenure.
In the roadmap, government has detailed the administration's key initiatives and future plans for the city.In her address for the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the Chief Minister said that over the past 11 months, her government has cleared decades of administrative inertia and placed Delhi on a new path of modernisation, a strengthened health ecosystem and economic empowerment.
After hoisting the Tricolour, she shared details of initiatives undertaken in education, health and infrastructure, while also unveiling the roadmap ahead for the creation of a Viksit Delhi.CM Gupta said that January 26 is not merely a date but a symbol of India's self-respect, democratic consciousness and complete sovereignty
Referring to Delhi's history, the Chief Minister said the city has repeatedly risen stronger despite destruction and reflects the soul of India. Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Vision 2047, she said Delhi is moving ahead with renewed energy towards becoming a 'Viksit Delhi' as part of a 'Viksit Bharat'Highlighting welfare measures, the Chief Minister said that 50 Atal Canteens have been started in Delhi, providing nutritious meals at Rs 5 and benefiting over 50,000 people daily, with a target of one lakh beneficiaries per day.
She said health remains a top priority, with modern IT systems introduced in government hospitals under Digital India.
On education, the Chief Minister said 21 per cent of the 2025-26 Budget has been earmarked for the sector. The Delhi School Education Act, 2025 has been implemented to curb arbitrary fee hikes by private schools. Smart classrooms, digital libraries, laboratories and sports facilities are being developed in government schools, while an ultra-modern education hub is being built in NarelaOn infrastructure and transport, the Chief Minister said capital expenditure for 2025-26 has been doubled and an MoU signed with the RBI to strengthen financial management.
Expansion of charging infrastructure, redevelopment of ISBTs, Metro network expansion to 500 km, and last-mile connectivity through e-buses, e-autos, e-taxis and rapid rail projects are underway. Under the Safe City Project, 10,000 new CCTV cameras and one lakh smart LED street lights will be installed. She also mentioned the establishment of 53 new speed courts and hybrid courtrooms and said the proposal to relocate Tihar Jail outside city limits is under examination.
On economic growth, environment and the rejuvenation of the Yamuna, the Chief Minister said Delhi's Budget has increased from Rs 75,000 crore to Rs 1 lakh crore. Addressing environmental concerns, she said tackling garbage dumps, pollution and cleaning the Yamuna remain top priorities, with measures including drain desilting, a new master drainage plan, STP upgradation, biogas and e-waste plants, and a comprehensive solar policy.
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