Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Rekha Gupta Launches 53 Civic Projects Across Delhi’s Unauthorised Colonies
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has started 53 projects to improve some unauthorised colonies.
The projects cost about Rs 214 crore.
They cover Kirari, Bawana, Mundka, Narela and Nangloi Jat.
About 1.75 lakh people are expected to benefit.
Workers will build or improve roads, lanes and drains.
The new drains are meant to help water flow away and reduce waterlogging.
Better roads may make it easier for people to travel and reduce dust from damaged surfaces.
Kirari will receive the biggest share of the money and work.
A minister also criticised the previous government for not giving Kirari enough development attention.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched 53 projects worth Rs 214.12 crore in five Delhi Assembly constituencies.
The projects are expected to benefit around 1.75 lakh residents of unauthorised colonies.
Planned works include 1,062 roads and lanes, 89.82 km of roads and 147.69 km of drainage.
Kirari received the largest allocation: 27 projects worth Rs 105.51 crore across 14 colonies.
Officials said the projects aim to address long-standing problems involving waterlogging, roads, sewerage and drainage.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the projects, with ministers Parvesh Sahib Singh and Ravindra Indraj Singh discussing the plans.
- What
- The Delhi Government launched 53 civic development projects worth Rs 214.12 crore.
- When
- The projects were launched on Sunday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- The projects cover unauthorised colonies in Kirari, Bawana, Mundka, Narela and Nangloi Jat in Delhi.
- Why
- They are intended to improve roads, drainage, sewerage and local connectivity while addressing waterlogging and other long-standing civic problems.
Government Position
Criticism of Previous Government
Progress on civic development
Government Position
The Delhi Government said development has gained momentum after the change of government and that projects are now being implemented on the ground to address long-standing problems.
Criticism of Previous Government
Social Welfare Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh alleged that the previous Aam Aadmi Party government did not give adequate attention to development in Kirari despite being in power for a long period.
Allocation across constituencies
Government Position
The government said development and budget allocation would not depend on whether a constituency is represented by an Aam Aadmi Party or Bharatiya Janata Party legislator.
Criticism of Previous Government
The minister pointed to the current allocation of Rs 105.51 crore for Kirari as evidence that the area is now receiving greater attention.
- Campaign
- Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
- Total projects
- 53
- Total cost
- Rs 214.12 crore
- Expected beneficiaries
- Around 1.75 lakh residents
- Roads and lanes
- 1,062 across 27 unauthorised colonies
- Planned networks
- 89.82 km of roads and 147.69 km of drainage
- Largest allocation
- Kirari: 27 projects worth Rs 105.51 crore
