Delhi CM and Ministers Likely to Take Oath on Thursday; Key Reforms on Agenda

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Posted by NewAdmin on 2025-04-02 08:56:13 |

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Delhi’s new chief minister and council of ministers are expected to take oath at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday evening, marking the BJP’s return to power in the capital after 26 years. The party secured a decisive victory in the 70-member legislative Assembly with 48 seats.

First Cabinet Meeting to Approve Key Reforms

The first meeting of the new council of ministers is expected to approve major initiatives, including:

• Cleaning and beautification of the Yamuna river
• Fast-tracking stalled infrastructure projects
• Enhancing Delhi’s green cover and air quality
• Providing a ₹2,500 monthly allowance for women
• Implementing the Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme

Revamping NCR Planning Board for Better Regional Coordination

The new government is keen on revamping the National Capital Region (NCR) Planning Board, which comprises chief ministers from Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, along with the Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G). The board is chaired by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and aims to boost infrastructure and mobility in the region.

Supreme Court’s Push for Green Cover Expansion

In a parallel development, the Supreme Court on Monday appointed the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, to draft an action plan to enhance Delhi’s green cover. The court has granted FRI one month to submit a detailed affidavit with timelines and funding requirements. The plan will include a massive tree plantation drive to counteract the loss of green spaces in the capital.

BJP Legislative Party Meeting to Announce CM Pick

The next Delhi CM’s name will be officially announced on Wednesday at the BJP legislative party meeting. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a victory rally at the BJP headquarters, emphasized that the party’s leadership across NCR states would help accelerate Delhi’s infrastructure growth.

Four-Pronged Strategy to Clean Yamuna

Delhi L-G V K Saxena has unveiled a three-year plan to clean the Yamuna river, deploying trash skimmers, weed harvesters, and dredge utility craft for large-scale cleaning operations that began on Sunday.

NDA Chief Ministers’ Meeting Ahead of Oath Ceremony

Before the swearing-in, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will hold a meeting on February 20, with all NDA chief ministers and their deputies attending. They will also be present at the oath-taking ceremony, solidifying BJP’s governance roadmap for the national capital.

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