CM Rekha Gupta Boosts Shalimar Bagh With New Parks and Public Facilities
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Shishu Vatikas, public convenience complexes, and the Arpan Centre to boost infrastructure in Shalimar Bagh.
In a significant push to enhance local infrastructure, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency on Saturday to inaugurate and launch a series of development projects. These initiatives aim to provide essential services, improve sanitation, and create better recreational spaces for the residents of the area.
Green Spaces for Children: New Shishu Vatikas
Prioritizing the well-being of the younger generation, the Chief Minister inaugurated two newly constructed Shishu Vatikas located on Road No. 26 at Nehru Camp in Haiderpur. These parks have been designed to offer children a safe, clean, and green environment for play and recreation.
The development of these Vatikas included several comprehensive upgrades, such as:
- Extensive soil filling, plantation, and grass laying.
- The installation of new swings and benches for comfort.
- Construction of footpaths and fresh painting of gates and grills.
- The installation of borewells to ensure plants are properly watered.
- Improved lighting arrangements to ensure safety and accessibility.
Improving Sanitation: Modern Public Convenience Complexes
Addressing the critical need for better hygiene and sanitation, CM Rekha Gupta dedicated two major public convenience complexes to the residents of the Seva Basti areas.
GP Block, Pitampura
A brand new public convenience complex was opened in the Seva Basti of GP Block, Pitampura. This facility is equipped with 40 toilets (19 for women and 21 for men) and includes six bathrooms for women and three for men, ensuring modern sanitation for the local community.
AO Block, Shalimar Bagh
Similarly, a renovated 49-seat public convenience complex was dedicated to the public at the Seva Basti in AO Block, Shalimar Bagh. This facility features 22 toilets for women and 27 for men, along with four bathrooms for women and three for men.
Sustainability Effort: The Arpan Centre
Moving beyond basic infrastructure, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the Arpan Centre at the Kasturba Gandhi Polytechnic in Pitampura. This innovative centre is designed to promote a circular economy by giving old and unused clothes a new lease of life, thereby reducing textile waste and encouraging sustainable consumption.
A Vision for Inclusive Growth
Speaking during the events, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized that the Delhi Government remains steadfast in its commitment to strengthening basic infrastructure across every corner of the capital. She noted that the goal is to ensure that the benefits of development reach the most marginalized members of society.
"Delhi’s development is not limited to large projects. True development is reflected when ordinary citizens have better roads, a clean environment, adequate lighting, safe parks and modern public amenities in their neighbourhoods," the Chief Minister stated.