Rekha Gupta is currently serving as the 9th Chief Minister of Delhi, the capital of the country. Her tenure marks a historic moment, as it signifies the Bharatiya Janata Party’s return to power in the national capital after nearly three decades. Her elevation to this position represents the culmination of more than three decades of unwavering commitment to public service and dedicated political engagement at the grassroots, municipal, and state levels.
As Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta’s governance philosophy is closely aligned with the collective vision of Team Modi and is driven by a clear mission to make Delhi healthier, better educated, and more equitable. She firmly believes that the city must receive the rights, opportunities, and development it has long been denied. Her approach to leadership is rooted in tireless work, honesty in intent, and focus on tangible outcomes, reflecting her conviction that real development is achieved through consistent action on the ground rather than rhetoric or empty promises.
Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta announced a significant enhancement in financial assistance for Kanwar committees for Kanwar Yatra 2026, with large camps spread over more than 20,000 square feet and operating for six to twelve days seeing their grant raised from ₹11 lakh to ₹15 lakh, while camps of the same size operating for three to five days will receive ₹9 lakh, up from ₹6 lakh. Grants across all other categories have also been increased — with camps ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 square feet receiving proportionally higher assistance — keeping in view the growing number of devotees, rising inflation and increasing operational costs of running Kanwar camps. The existing provision of free electricity up to 1,200 units for Kanwar committees will continue, with BSES and TPDDL ensuring timely connections and completion of all formalities before the Yatra begins. To ensure transparency and timely disbursal, grants will be released in two instalments via Direct Benefit Transfer — 50% as advance and the remaining 50% after completion of the Yatra, subject to geo-tagged photographs, SDM and Tehsildar inspections, and verification reports. Both advance and final instalments will now be released directly from the District Magistrate's office, eliminating the need for separate approvals from the Finance Department through Revenue Headquarters. CM Rekha Gupta reaffirmed that the single-window system and full inter-departmental coordination will continue, with MCD ensuring sanitation and fogging, the Health Department and CATS providing round-the-clock doctors and ambulances, Delhi Jal Board supplying clean drinking water, DUSIB deploying mobile toilets, power companies ensuring uninterrupted electricity and Delhi Police managing security, traffic and CCTV surveillance at sensitive locations — ensuring every Shiv bhakt can complete their sacred pilgrimage in a clean, safe and well-organised environment.
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Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Orientation Workshop for 'Clean Air, Healthy Delhi' the Delhi Clean Air Programme at which the World Bank formally handed over confirmation of the Project Preparation Grant Facility to the Delhi Government, marking the beginning of an ambitious seven year, ₹8,300 crore partnership to accelerate the objectives of the National Clean Air Programme. The programme, running from September 2026 to August 2033, will be financed 65% through a World Bank loan with the remaining 35% borne by the Delhi Government. Built around two pillars strengthening the air quality management system and reducing emissions from major pollution sources the programme will establish a dedicated Project Management Unit, a modern air quality monitoring network, an Integrated Command and Control Centre, and measures covering phased removal of polluting vehicles, EV promotion, road dust control and improved waste collection. Environment Minister Sardar Manjinder Singh Sirsa noted that nearly 21% of Delhi's total budget of over ₹1 lakh crore has been earmarked for clean air, a greener Delhi and a cleaner Yamuna under the Green Budget 2026-27. CM Rekha Gupta expressed confidence that the Delhi Clean Air Programme backed by World Bank global expertise and Central Government support will emerge as an ideal model for cities across the country in the years ahead.
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Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri. Amit Shah launched the 70 Lakh Tree Plantation Drive under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign at Central Park, R.K. Puram, planting saplings at the Central Ridge and Nanakpura Ridge, with Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta reaffirming the Delhi Government's commitment to making environmental protection a mass movement driven by active public participation. Over the next four years, more than one crore native plants including over 35 lakh native trees and 65 lakh shrubs, bamboo and climbers will be planted across 6,303 hectares of Ridge area using a scientific three-tier forest structure featuring keystone species such as Peepal, Banyan and Goolar alongside native trees like Neem, Jamun and Shisham. More than 12 lakh saplings will be distributed free of cost to citizens, while eight new water bodies and eight theme-based forests including Panchavati Van, Nakshatra Van and Ritu Van are being developed across Ridge areas.In a historic step, around 4,850 hectares of Ridge land have been notified as Reserved Forest reviving a process pending for nearly three decades providing the highest level of legal protection to Delhi's green lungs. Every sapling will be geo-tagged and monitored digitally to ensure long-term survival, as Delhi pursues its Green Budget allocation of ₹22,236 crore to build a capital of clean air, green spaces and sustainable development for future generations.
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