Delhi CM Rekha Gupta reiterates focus on farmers' welfare, village development
New Delhi, May 24
Farmers' welfare and the holistic development of villages are top priorities for the Delhi government, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday during an interaction with agriculturists.
The Chief Minister engaged in dialogue with a delegation of farmers at Jan Seva Sadan, discussing in detail their problems, issues related to farming and regional needs, said an official statement.
Instructions have been given to officials to ensure sensitivity and timely solutions on matters concerning farmers' welfare, it said.
Farmer representatives welcomed the Delhi government's decision to resume wheat procurement at MSP, promote Solar Energy in fields, and various other decisions being taken in the interest of farmers, it said.
In a message on X, the Chief Minister said, "Under the respected leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodiji, the Delhi government is working with full commitment towards farmers' welfare, agricultural empowerment, and the holistic development of villages."
In a separate development, the Chief Minister offered the gift of electricity connectivity to 36 East Delhi families waiting for the facility for almost a decade.
In a message on X, the Chief Minister shared the information and said, "The 36 families in Harsh Vihar A-3 have waited for years for electricity connections, and the relief visible on their faces today is proof that sensitive efforts bring real change to people's lives."
"Today, I met with the family members and assured them that our government is always ready to resolve Delhi's problems. During the public hearing, when they brought this issue before me - that they have been waiting for electricity connections since 2018 - immediate necessary instructions were given," she said.
During the meeting with the family members, the Chief Minister said transformers are being installed in mission mode to provide new electricity connections.
The interaction between Chief Minister Gupta and the aggrieved families took place in the presence of Northeast Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari, said a statement.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see CM Gupta engaging directly with farmers. The electricity connection for those 36 families after 7 years shows how bureaucracy can fail common people. But why did it take a CM's intervention? We need systemic change, not just photo ops.
Solar energy in fields is a brilliant idea! Our farmers spend so much on diesel for pumps. If Delhi govt can provide subsidies for solar pumps, it will be a game-changer. But let's see how quickly these announcements translate into action on ground.
Honestly, I'm skeptical. We've heard these promises for decades. MSP procurement is welcome but what about the middlemen? What about ensuring farmers get fair price directly? Also, that village development talk needs to be backed by budget allocation. Hope CM walks the talk.
The story about those 36 families without electricity for years is heartbreaking! In 2024, in the capital of India, people living without power? Shame on previous governments. At least this CM listened and acted. More such public hearings needed across Delhi.
BJP government in Delhi is finally paying attention to farmers who were neglected by previous AAP regime. Glad to see CM Gupta taking personal interest. The combination of Modi ji's leadership at center and Rekha ji's focus in Delhi can transform rural areas around the capital.
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