Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a wall art in Kalkaji area on Sunday and announced a series of development initiatives which will be funded through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). These include two parks and the three water ATM plants which will benefit slum residents in the area.
“The government is committed to ensuring that every part of the capital is well-organised and developed,” the CM said. The projects aim to enhance urban infrastructure and improve living conditions in the area.
CSR of Petronet LNG Ltd and Indian Oil
Talking about the projects, CM Rekha Gupta said that the initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to make Delhi cleaner, beautiful, and well-developed. The two parks in Kalkaji would be developed with a budget of Rs 1 crore as part of Petronet LNG Limited’s CSR and the three water ATM plants, which will be installed in the slum areas of Kalkaji at a similar cost, will be funded by Indian Oil Corporation Limited through CSR.
CSR of BPCL
The wall art inaugurated by the Chief Minister has been developed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) as part of its CSR at a cost of Rs 1 crore. The CM said that the wall art will not only beautify the area but also promote cleanliness and also serve as a medium for conveying social and cultural messages.
“Delhi’s beauty is in the hands of the people of Delhi. We often do wall writing, paste posters, etc., but it’s our responsibility to also preserve them. We all can make a strong effort towards it,” Gupta said. She thanked Bharat Petroleum for providing CSR funds that contributed to development initiatives in the area.
CSR of Indraprastha Gas Limited
Apart from these, 150 solar lights will also be installed in the area from the same fund. These lights are being installed in collaboration with Indraprastha Gas Limited, at a cost of Rs 30 lakh to enhance security and promote energy conservation in the area, the chief minister informed.
The Chief Minister also emphasized the importance of citizen participation in maintaining public spaces, fostering sustainable initiatives, and aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a better India.
South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Kalkaji Councilor Yogita Singh, Councillor Chandra Prakash, and District President Rajkumar Chautala were present among others.
