BJP-led Delhi govt directs action plan on water, air quality; seeks report on mohalla clinics

Delhi government discusses subsidized gas, road conditions, water supply, and healthcare projects under new BJP leadership.

A day after its formation, the BJP-led Delhi government headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directed a summer action plan for water supply and air quality, and sought a report on mohalla clinics.

The government also discussed the scheme to provide subsidised cooking gas to the entitled people.

The chief minister and her council of ministers held meetings with the officials of the Public Works Department (PWD) and Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in the afternoon to review the status of roads and water supply in the city.

Ms. Gupta told reporters that the meeting assessed the condition of roads, many of which were potholed. She also said the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme approved in the first meeting of the cabinet on Thursday would soon be available to the people, including the elderly.

The BJP blamed the previous AAP government for the poor condition of roads, shortage of drinking water, supply of dirty water, sewer overflows and choked drains in the city in the run-up to the recently concluded elections.

The Chief Minister and the ministers also held meetings with officers of their departments and reviewed the progress of ongoing works. The buzzword was improving service delivery and strengthening basic amenities for the Delhi people, officials said.

Ms. Gupta called on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar. Her cabinet colleague Parvesh Verma called on the vice president.