The state government has taken an important step to reduce pollution in Delhi and provide relief to poor families. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that now the families living in the slums of the capital will be linked to the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

According to the information, under this decision, free LPG gas connections will be given to those families who till now cook with wood, coal or kerosene oil.

Slum survey will start soon in Delhi – Rekha Gupta

The Chief Minister has directed the officials of Delhi Shelter Board (DUSIB) to conduct a survey in the slums as soon as possible to find out which families have not yet received the benefits of this scheme. He said that the aim of the government is to provide clean and safe fuel to every poor family, so that the smoke does not affect the health of women and children.

This step will be helpful in reducing pollution in Delhi- CM

Rekha Gupta told that cooking with wood and coal not only spreads smoke in the houses, but it also increases the air pollution of Delhi. In such a situation, use of LPG is not only better for health but will also prove beneficial for the environment. The government has made it clear that all the essential items like LPG cylinder, gas stove and pipe will be given free to the eligible families, so that no one faces any problem.

Crores of families across the country have benefited from this scheme – CM

The Chief Minister has asked the officials to complete the survey work expeditiously and prepare a list and include as many slum families as possible under this scheme. He said that this step will open a new chapter of cleanliness, health and respect in the lives of the poor.

It is noteworthy that Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is an ambitious initiative of the Central Government, which was started in the year 2016. The objective of this scheme is to free every poor family of the country from traditional fuels by giving them free LPG connection. Till now crores of families across the country have benefited from this scheme.

Delhi government believes that if the use of LPG increases in slums also, air pollution will reduce and the standard of living of the people will improve. This decision will not only bring relief to the poor but is also being considered a big step towards improving the environment of the capital.

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has given great relief to millions of slums of the capital. He has given clear instructions that no slum will be broken in Delhi now.

CM Rekha Gupta has ordered railway, DDA and all other government agencies not to remove any slum until the slums get alternative housing. The Chief Minister says that if needed, the policy of slums will also be changed.

50 thousand flats will be given to slums

The Chief Minister also announced that about 50 thousand old flats built on the outskirts of Delhi will be rectified and given to the slums. These flats were built under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, but the previous governments did not use them so that they remained in empty and shabby condition.

CM Gupta said that previous governments used the slums only as a vote bank. They neither built roads of water arrangements in slums nor arranged sewer and drains. Some leaders worked to promote alcoholism in these areas, which spread waste in the slum areas.

‘Government will give the right to honor to slums’

Rekha Gupta said that her government will give the slums the right to live with respect. Now these people will also be able to proudly call themselves Delhiwala. He said that if needed, his government will also knock on the door of the court, but under no circumstances will not allow the slums to be homeless.

‘Will make money in improving flats’

He informed that the central government has also agreed to repair and allotment of flats. Earlier this money (about 732 crore) was to be returned to the Central Government but now it will be spent in improving the flats. These flats will be given to the slums under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).

‘Millions of people live in slums’

Significantly, there are about 675 slum clusters in Delhi in which millions of people live. For years, these people have been living without electricity, water and cleanliness facilities. This decision of Rekha Gupta government has given new hope to the families living in these areas.

‘To give equal rights to slums’

The Chief Minister in the end said that the purpose of his government is not only to save the slums but to give equal rights and better life to the slums. The government will take all necessary steps so that they can get the rights of the poor on time.