Delhi Jan Kalyan Shivirs: Record 28,107 visit on Day 2, total crosses 43,973
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
A record 28,107 citizens visited the Delhi government's Jan Kalyan Shivirs on the second day of the three-day camp drive (June 18–20), accessing welfare schemes and grievance redressal services under a single roof, according to official figures released on Saturday, 20 June. The two-day cumulative footfall has now reached 43,973, surpassing the 15,866 who attended on the opening day.
Chief Minister's Response
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the strong public turnout as evidence that the Delhi government has succeeded in delivering public services directly to citizens' doorsteps. She noted that having officials from multiple departments available under one roof, close to residential areas, significantly reduces the time and effort residents would otherwise spend navigating separate government offices.
Top-Performing Centres
For the second consecutive day, the Trilokpuri centre recorded the highest footfall, with 1,349 citizens visiting the camp. It was closely followed by the Gokalpur centre at 1,335 visitors and Savitri Nagar at 1,253. The East Loni Road centre drew 1,246 citizens, while attendance crossed the 1,000 mark at Najafgarh Stadium (1,121), Rajouri Garden (1,130), and Vikaspuri (1,051).
Services and Schemes on Offer
Citizens attending the camps are primarily applying for and availing benefits under a range of central and state welfare programmes, including ration cards, Ayushman Cards, old-age and widow pensions, new water connections, Aadhaar registration, e-Shram cards, the Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi Yojana, and the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana. Officials from multiple departments are verifying documents on the spot and completing required processes without delay, eliminating the need for follow-up visits.
What This Signals
The surge in footfall from Day 1 to Day 2 — a jump of more than 12,000 visitors — points to growing word-of-mouth momentum and unmet demand for accessible public services in Delhi's residential pockets. This comes amid a broader push by the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government to establish a visible service-delivery footprint in the capital, where civic grievances have historically been a flashpoint between state and local administration. The third and final day of the shivirs falls on 20 June, with overall attendance figures expected to climb further.