CM asks depts to accelerate work on projects announced in budget
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday directed all Delhi govt departments to accelerate implementation of budget 2026-27 announcements and public welfare schemes, and also warned officials during a high-level review meeting that departments failing to properly utilise allocated funds could face cuts budgetary allocations in future. CM asked the department heads to regularly monitor progress of the work.
“No negligence in public welfare works will be tolerated,” CM said while reviewing the status of various flagship projects and welfare schemes.
An official said that monsoon preparedness figured prominently during the meeting. CM Gupta directed civic and infrastructure agencies to complete desilting and cleaning of all small and major drains before the onset of monsoon which typically starts by the end of June or early July in Delhi.
“No negligence in public welfare works will be tolerated,” CM said while reviewing the status of various flagship projects and welfare schemes.
An official said that monsoon preparedness figured prominently during the meeting. CM Gupta directed civic and infrastructure agencies to complete desilting and cleaning of all small and major drains before the onset of monsoon which typically starts by the end of June or early July in Delhi.
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