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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Major Anti-Pollution & Animal Welfare Drive

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched a comprehensive Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan, marking a concrete step towards sustainable urban development. In a parallel major initiative, the government will constitute Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCAs) in all 13 revenue districts for the first time. The Chief Minister also announced the rebuilding of dilapidated veterinary hospitals with proper staff and systems. This administrative overhaul aims to streamline animal welfare by dissolving the separate DSPCA and placing district SPCAs under the oversight of a state-level Animal Welfare Board.

Key Points: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's Air Pollution & Animal Welfare Plan

  • Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan launched
  • SPCAs in all 13 Delhi districts
  • Revamp of dilapidated veterinary hospitals
  • Streamlining of animal welfare framework
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches decisive campaign against air pollution

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches a decisive air pollution action plan and establishes animal welfare societies in all 13 districts.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches decisive campaign against air pollution
"For every animal lover in Delhi, this is for you. - CM Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, April 3

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched a decisive and comprehensive campaign against air pollution in the national capital.

While announcing this initiative, the Chief Minister stated that, following the historic Green Budget of 2026-27, the Delhi Government has implemented the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan - 2026.

This plan represents a concrete step towards translating the vision of clean, green, and sustainable urban development into reality.

In this regard, the Chief Minister convened a review meeting today, attended by senior officials from all government departments, including cabinet ministers.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister also said that all 13 districts will have a 'Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' for the first time.

"For every animal lover in Delhi, this is for you. For the first time, all 13 districts will have a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals," she said in a press release.

CM Gupta further added that veterinary hospitals that were lying in a dilapidated condition are now being rebuilt with doctors, medicines, and proper systems.

"And for the first time, veterinary hospitals that were lying in a dilapidated condition are now being rebuilt with doctors, medicines, and proper systems, while some continue to ignore facts and mislead people for political gain," she added.

In a significant administrative move to strengthen animal welfare at the grassroots level, the Delhi government has decided to constitute Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCAs) in all 13 revenue districts of the capital.

Each committee will be headed by the respective District Magistrate (DM).

According to an official statement, CM Gupta said the decision follows the recent reorganisation of revenue districts and aims to ensure more effective implementation of animal protection laws at the district level. These SPCAs will function under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and will include experts and members associated with animal welfare.

At the state level, the Animal Welfare Board will serve as the apex body overseeing the entire framework. It will monitor the implementation of laws and provide technical and financial support to district SPCAs to significantly enhance their capacity, according to the statement from the Chief Minister's office.

The Chief Minister also clarified that with the new system in place, the separately functioning Delhi Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) will be dissolved. The move is expected to streamline the structure, making it more coherent and efficient.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good initiative, but I'm skeptical. We hear about new plans every year before winter when pollution peaks. What about holding neighboring states accountable for stubble burning? That's the real elephant in the room. The SPCA move for animals is genuinely commendable though.
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Vikram M
As a lifelong Delhiite, I've seen my city choke. Any step towards cleaner air is welcome. Making DMs head the animal welfare committees is a smart move for accountability. Hope they also focus on reviving our lakes and green belts. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
The holistic approach is impressiveā€”tackling pollution and animal welfare together shows thoughtful governance. Rebuilding veterinary hospitals is a much-needed humane step. Wishing the team success. The world is watching how megacities like Delhi handle these challenges.
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Rohit P
All good on paper, but what about the existing corruption in the system? Will the new SPCAs actually have funds and power? And for air, please fix the public transport first. More electric buses, fewer private cars. Bas ho gaya announcement ab kaam dikhao.
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Kavya N
As an animal rescuer, this news brings tears of joy! For years we've struggled with a single, overburdened DSPCA. District-level SPCAs with veterinary hospitals will save so many lives. Thank you for listening to our pleas. šŸ™ This is true seva.

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