What Did Delhi CM Review Before Presenting Budget 2026-27?
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New Delhi, Jan 22 (NationPress) In preparation for the upcoming Budget 2026-27, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta convened a review session on Thursday, directing officials to ensure that updates on all projects costing over Rs 5 crore are submitted within a week on the 'CM-Pragati' portal.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Rajiv Verma along with departmental secretaries and senior officials.
During the session, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of departmental efficiency, the status of ongoing projects, and strategies for the upcoming financial year ahead of her presentation of the Budget 2026-27, a responsibility she also fulfills as the head of the Finance Department.
CM Gupta underlined the need for every department to regularly update progress reports on their respective portals, ensuring the public stays informed about the actual status of projects and that transparency in governance is upheld.
She reiterated the commitment of the Delhi government to complete all projects within the established timelines, fostering accountability across departments and providing citizens with timely and accurate information regarding developmental initiatives.
Additionally, the Chief Minister urged all departments to expedite the completion of pending projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
She announced that the 'Delhi Mitra' portal will soon be launched, which will serve as a dedicated digital platform for the swift and effective resolution of citizen grievances.
She instructed that all technical and administrative preparations related to this portal be finalized as soon as possible.
CM Gupta stressed that staff training, technical testing, and departmental integration must be completed within the designated timelines to ensure the portal is ready for public access without delays.
This portal will provide a direct communication channel between the government and citizens, simplifying, accelerating, and enhancing the reliability of the grievance redressal process.
Moreover, the Chief Minister directed all departments to finalize their preparations in advance for the upcoming summer season.
She emphasized the necessity of timely actions to guarantee adequate water supply, dependable power arrangements, robust hospital facilities, road repairs, and other vital public services, ensuring that citizens do not face any inconveniences during the summer months and that all essential services operate smoothly.