Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday and conveyed her Diwali greetings to him. Ms Gupta also briefed Mr. Modi on Delhi’s development works, the Clean Yamuna campaign and preparations for the upcoming Chhath festival. Delhi CM informed Mr. Modi about her government’s ongoing efforts to rejuvenate the Yamuna. She said the Delhi government is committed to making the river clean and pollution-free by enhancing sewage-treatment capacity, adopting modern wastewater technologies and strictly monitoring the discharge of industrial effluents. Mrs. Gupta said green belts are being developed along the riverbanks, and steps are being taken to prevent illegal dumping of waste into the river.

 

 

On the Chhath festival, to be celebrated from October 25 to 28, Delhi Chief Minister said preparations are being made to ensure that devotees can celebrate in a clean and organised manner. She said special ghats are being developed along both banks of the Yamuna, with facilities such as lighting, drinking water, sanitation, medical aid and security arrangements. Officials are monitoring the cleanliness and water quality at the ghats to ensure that devotees face no inconvenience.

 

 

Delhi Chief Minister also briefed Mr. Modi on ongoing welfare and infrastructure projects, including new flyovers, underpasses, improved public transport, upgraded schools and expanded healthcare facilities. She said the city government is working to build a “Viksit Delhi” — a modern, clean and citizen-friendly capital.