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New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday participated in the Diwali fair held at the Delhi Secretariat and renewed her appeal to use indigenous products during the festival of lights, an official said.
“The Diwali Mela organized at Delhi Secretariat is a symbol of women empowerment and pride of Swadeshi. These handmade Swadeshi products are not only an example of hard work but also symbolize the resolve to be ‘Vocal for Local’. Congratulations to the Women and Child Development Department for organizing this beautiful event,” the Chief Minister said in a post on Twitter.
He wrote in another post, “Delhi Secretariat is today illuminated with the glow of indigenous products and self-reliance of hardworking women. Women and Child Development Department organized Diwali Exhibition and Fair, in which women entrepreneurs and self-help groups from different areas of Delhi showcased their handmade products.”
Visited each stall one by one and talked to the women and collected information about their products. Cabinet colleague @KapilMishra and department officials were present on this occasion. CM said, this Diwali all of you should also adopt Swadeshi, decorate your homes with Swadeshi only.
Earlier, Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh and Water Minister Pravesh Sahib Singh on Thursday held a review meeting with Delhi Jal Board officials regarding the ongoing sewer projects in Bawana.
During the meeting, Ravinder Indraj highlighted the difficulties faced by residents of Begumpur and Shahabad colonies due to delay in sewer projects.
Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh directed the officials of Delhi Jal Board to complete the work expeditiously and with full quality.
The Social Welfare Minister said that sewer projects under Shahbad GOC and Begumpur GOC have not been completed yet.
Residents are facing problems due to incomplete sewer lines, overflows and filth. Delays in completion of these projects have also hampered other developmental works, such as roads, drains and other essential civic infrastructure.
The Water Minister directed Delhi Jal Board to expedite the pending work and coordinate with DSIIDC for timely repair of roads affected by laying of sewer lines.
Regarding water supply in Bawana, the Social Welfare Minister discussed the current status of water allocation from Palla MBR to Bawana UGR, additional water supply scheme for UGR in Sectors 23, 29 and 36, distribution of water from Bawana Water Treatment Plant Recycler Unit, commissioning plan for Sector 36 Rohini UGR and strategies to overcome water shortage in Sectors 23, 29 and 36. Of.
Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh also directed the concerned officials to prepare necessary estimates and action plan to ensure adequate water supply in Bawana.
–IANS
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