New Delhi, March 8 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dedicating historic projects for the people on the occasion of International Women’s Day, stating that it is a moment of pride for the residents of national capital, as PM continues to lead the nation steadily on the path of progress.
She said that PM presenting such an important gift to Delhi, particularly women, on the occasion of International Women’s Day was highly significant, while every citizen will benefit from modern public transport, it will be especially important for mothers, sisters and daughters as a safe and convenient mode of travel.
She informed that the two corridors inaugurated by the Prime Minister include Majlis Park to Maujpur–Babarpur (approximately 12 km) and Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk (approximately 9 km), will make travel easier for lakhs of people across the city.
Ms Gupta stated that the three new Metro corridors for which the foundation stone has been laid today will further accelerate Delhi’s connectivity and development.
Ms Gupta further said that guided by PM Modi, Delhi government has completed one year in office, and during this period the it has worked with dedication and honesty in line with PM’s mantra of hard work and integrity in public service.
Schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, the cleaning of the Yamuna and addressing the issue of landfill mountains have remained among the key priorities of the Delhi government, and work is being carried out in mission mode on these fronts, she pointed.
CM also said that inspired by the PM’s vision of Meri Punji, Mera Adhikar, the Delhi government has disbursed nearly Rs 200 crore to around 70,000 girls under the Ladli Scheme, clearing long-pending payments that had remained unclaimed in accounts and had not reached the beneficiaries earlier.
Referring to International Women’s Day, the CM said that PM Modi has undertaken historic initiatives for the dignity, safety and empowerment of women in the country.
The construction of 12 crore toilets, the provision of 10 crore Ujjwala gas connections, financial empowerment through Jan Dhan accounts and the Mudra scheme and the initiative for 33 per cent reservation for women are significant steps towards strengthening women’s empowerment.
CM Gupta added that the PM’s unwavering faith in Nari Shakti is reflected in the fact that women remain at the centre of every major initiative.
