Delhi CM inaugurates projects worth ₹327 cr for slums

Delhi CM inaugurates ₹327 crore projects for slum welfare, highlighting a ₹700 crore commitment to improve basic amenities and living conditions.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday (January 26, 2026) inaugurated infrastructure projects worth approximately ₹327 crore for the welfare of slum dwellers. Addressing an event at her camp office, Seva Sadan, the CM hit out at the previous Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government and said works amounting to ₹144 crore have already been awarded.

“While the former Chief Minister lived in a lavish sheesh mahal worth crores of rupees, the present government considers the struggles of the people as its own and remains devoted to serving them day and night,” said Ms. Gupta.

She said her government has allocated a budget of ₹700 crore for the development of JJ clusters, through which works on basic amenities such as housing, health, sanitation and social welfare are being fast-tracked.

“A comprehensive plan has been prepared to ensure essential works such as drains, roads, toilets, parks and settlement development centres in JJ areas to free residents from inhumane living conditions. These works have been prioritised and are being implemented at a rapid pace, with several projects inaugurated today,” the CM said.

Ms. Gupta added that facilities such as Atal Canteens, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and dedicated health and nutrition services are being provided to JJ residents for the first time.