Delhi CM distributes financial aid to 'underprivileged' families from Rohtas Nagar, Bawana
New Delhi, July 6
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta distributed financial assistance to underprivileged families from the Rohtas Nagar and Bawana Assembly constituencies during a program held at the Chief Minister Jan Seva Sadan on Monday.
Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Gupta reiterated the Delhi Government's commitment to the welfare of its citizens. "The Delhi Government stands firmly with every needy family with complete sensitivity and dedication. Providing all possible support to every citizen during difficult times is our government's top priority," she stated.
The event witnessed the presence of Rohtas Nagar MLA Jitender Mahajan, who joined the Chief Minister in extending support to the beneficiary families.
Earlier on July 3, in a significant move to curb rising pollution levels in the national capital, Gupta launched the Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) subsidy portal.
Under the city's new EV Policy, the government has announced substantial financial incentives across various vehicle categories to encourage a faster transition to clean energy.
According to the policy, buyers of electric two-wheelers will receive a subsidy of ₹30,000, while electric three-wheelers are eligible for ₹50,000. For the N1 category (light commercial vehicles), the government has earmarked a subsidy of ₹1 lakh.
Furthermore, all electric cars priced below ₹30 lakh will be fully exempt from Road Tax and Registration Fees. To further incentivise the shift, the government is also offering scrappage benefits for those replacing old internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with new EVs Speaking at the launch, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasised that the policy was a long-overdue necessity for the city.
"This EV policy was essential for this city. For years, there were discussions about how to solve the pollution problem, yet no clear solution emerged. Had that solution been found--or had this EV policy been introduced in this form earlier--neither the government nor the public would be facing the immense pressure we face today," the CM said.
She further noted that given the "constantly rising pollution levels," it was imperative to implement aggressive measures.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive to see Delhi focusing on both immediate relief and long-term environmental solutions. As someone from the US, I appreciate seeing urban centers tackle pollution aggressively. The EV subsidies are generous—exempting road tax for cars under ₹30 lakh is a bold move. Hope other Indian cities follow suit. One thing though: ensure the electricity grid can handle the increased demand from EVs, else you might shift the problem elsewhere. Good luck, Delhi! 🇮🇳
Honestly, this feels like a political move before elections. Every year we hear about financial aid for poor families, but how many actually benefit? Rohtas Nagar and Bawana are Delhi's neglected areas—hope the money doesn't just go to party workers. On the EV front, ₹50,000 for three-wheelers is good for auto drivers, but why not also subsidize e-rickshaws more? Still, kudos for at least talking about pollution. Better late than never I guess. 😒
As an environmental researcher from Canada, I've been watching Delhi's pollution crisis for years. This EV policy is a step in the right direction, but the real challenge is enforcement and public adoption. ₹30,000 subsidy for two-wheelers is attractive, but will people trust the range anxiety and battery life? Also, scrap benefits for old ICE vehicles are critical—many people keep driving outdated cars because they can't afford new ones. Wish the government would also invest more in public transport and cycling infrastructure. Keep pushing!
Great to see CM Rekha Gupta taking action on two fronts. Financial aid to poor families in Rohtas Nagar and Bawana is necessary given the economic slowdown. But the EV policy is the real game-changer—road tax exemption for cars under ₹30 lakh will make EVs affordable for middle class families like mine. I'm considering switching my old petrol car. However, I hope the scrappage process is simple and not bureaucratic. Also, MLA J
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