KKN Gurugram Desk| Rekha Gupta has officially taken the oath as the fourth female Chief Minister of Delhi on Thursday. With her new position, she will now receive all the benefits and facilities designated for the Chief Minister of the national capital, including salary, official residence, security, free medical treatment, government vehicle, and other perks.
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Salary and Allowances of Delhi’s Chief Minister
As per the March 2023 order, the Chief Minister of Delhi is entitled to a monthly salary of ₹1.70 lakh. Rekha Gupta will now receive the same salary structure, which includes:
- Basic Salary: ₹60,000 per month
- Assembly Allowance: ₹30,000 per month
- Secretarial Assistance: ₹25,000 per month
- Telephone Allowance: ₹10,000 per month
- Travel Allowance: ₹10,000 per month
- Daily Allowance: ₹1,500 per day
These financial benefits ensure that the Chief Minister has all the necessary resources to perform her administrative duties effectively.
Official Residence and Vehicle Allowance
Rekha Gupta will be allocated a government residence equipped with all modern amenities. Additionally, as per government policies, she will receive:
- 700 liters of free petrol per month for her official vehicle.
- If she chooses to use her private vehicle, she will receive an additional ₹10,000 per month as a fuel allowance.
- 5,000 units of free electricity per month.
These provisions ensure that the Chief Minister can perform her duties without financial constraints on transportation or accommodation.
Medical Facilities for the Chief Minister
As Delhi’s Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta will have access to free medical treatment at government hospitals and referral hospitals. A dedicated panel of doctors will be responsible for her health check-ups at regular intervals.
She is also entitled to government-provided loans for personal or official requirements, ensuring financial support whenever needed.
Portfolio Distribution in Rekha Gupta’s Cabinet
Following her swearing-in ceremony, Rekha Gupta announced the allocation of portfolios among her cabinet ministers on Thursday evening. She has retained control over 10 key departments, including:
- Finance
- Services
- Vigilance
- Revenue
- Women & Child Development
- General Administration
- Land & Building
- Information & Public Relations
- Administrative Reforms
Holding 10 departments, Rekha Gupta now has the most portfolios among all ministers in her cabinet.
Other Ministers and Their Departments
Apart from the Chief Minister, her cabinet colleagues have been assigned crucial departments:
- Pravesh Verma – Public Works Department (PWD), Water, Legislative Affairs, Irrigation & Flood Control, Gurdwara Affairs
- Ashish Sood – Home, Power, Urban Development, Education
- Kapil Mishra – Law & Justice, Labour & Employment, Art, Culture & Tourism, Language
- Manjinder Singh Sirsa – Industries, Forest & Environment, Food & Supplies
- Pankaj Singh – Health, Transport, Information Technology
- Ravindra Indraj – Social Welfare, SC/ST Welfare, Cooperative Affairs
This newly formed cabinet will now focus on implementing policies and addressing key governance challenges in the national capital.
Priorities of the New Government
During her first press conference as Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta emphasized that her government’s top priorities include:
- Strengthening the healthcare system by improving hospital infrastructure.
- Enhancing public transport to reduce traffic congestion.
- Ensuring women’s safety through better law enforcement.
- Developing urban infrastructure with modern solutions.
- Providing quality education for all students in government schools.
Her administration aims to bring progressive reforms while ensuring smooth governance in Delhi.
Challenges Ahead for Rekha Gupta’s Government
As the Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta faces multiple challenges, including:
- Traffic and pollution control – Delhi has long struggled with high pollution levels and congestion.
- Water and power supply management – Ensuring an uninterrupted supply of basic utilities remains a key challenge.
- Employment generation – The government is expected to introduce policies to boost job opportunities for the youth.
- Law & order situation – Crime prevention and public safety will be a major focus.
Her government’s ability to tackle these issues will determine the effectiveness of her tenure as Delhi’s Chief Minister.
Rekha Gupta’s appointment as Delhi’s fourth female Chief Minister marks a significant moment in the city’s political landscape. With a strong cabinet and a clear governance agenda, she now faces the challenge of delivering on her promises. Over the next few months, her administration’s policies and decisions will shape the future of Delhi.
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