Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Rekha Gupta Leads Azadpur Cleanliness Drive on Gandhi Jayanti
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined a cleaning event in Azadpur on Gandhi Jayanti.
She looked at roads, footpaths, drains and other public places.
She asked officials to remove garbage and repair damaged facilities.
She also wanted regular cleaning and better-looking walls and underpasses.
Fruit sellers use some footpaths to earn a living.
Gupta said a solution should help the sellers while leaving space for people to walk.
She asked sellers and officials to prevent fruit waste from entering drains.
A chowk in the area is planned to be named Atal Chowk.
She said cleanliness should be practiced every day, not only during special campaigns.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined a cleanliness drive in Azadpur under the “Seva Mera Yogdan” campaign.
Gupta inspected the central verge, footpaths, walls, drainage system and nearby public spaces.
Officials were told to address garbage, encroachments, unauthorised advertisements and damaged infrastructure with permanent solutions.
Gupta said vendor livelihoods should be respected while keeping footpaths accessible and maintaining cleanliness.
An Atal Bihari Vajpayee statue is planned for installation at a proposed “Atal Chowk” in December.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, MLA Rajkumar Bhatia, municipal officials, public representatives, citizens and fruit vendors.
- What
- A cleanliness drive, area inspection and review of public-space maintenance were conducted under the “Seva Mera Yogdan” campaign.
- When
- Friday, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti; an Atal Bihari Vajpayee statue is planned for December.
- Where
- Azadpur, including the central verge, footpaths, underpass, roadside walls, drainage system and nearby public spaces.
- Why
- To improve cleanliness, drainage, public infrastructure and pedestrian access while addressing vendor-related issues and promoting ongoing civic responsibility.
Vendor Livelihoods and Pedestrian Access
Cleanliness and Public Management
Use of footpaths
Vendor Livelihoods and Pedestrian Access
Fruit vendors depend on footpath businesses for their livelihoods, and Gupta said their needs should be considered.
Cleanliness and Public Management
Footpaths must remain accessible to pedestrians, with encroachments addressed and cleanliness maintained.
Waste management
Vendor Livelihoods and Pedestrian Access
Vendors and mandi workers should be supported through suitable arrangements while they continue their work.
Cleanliness and Public Management
Officials and workers should ensure fruit waste is not left behind or allowed to enter drains.
- Campaign
- “Seva Mera Yogdan”
- Occasion
- Gandhi Jayanti
- Location
- Azadpur
- Inspected areas
- Central verge, footpaths, roadside walls, drainage system and nearby public spaces
- Issues reviewed
- Garbage, footpath encroachments, unauthorised advertisements and damaged infrastructure
- Planned landmark
- A statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee at a proposed “Atal Chowk” in December
- Cleanliness message
- Gupta said cleanliness should become part of daily lifestyle and values