Monthly support scheme, fire-safety autos to be unveiled on PMs birthday: CM

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday introduced that Home Minister Amit Shah will launch 24 Quick Response Vehicles (QRVs) at fire-prone areas throughout Delhi and a brand new scheme offering ₹6,000 month-to-month help to caregivers of individuals with disabilities to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on Wednesday.

Ms. Gupta stated the brand new monetary help scheme will fall below the Department of Social Welfare. Persons with at the very least 40% incapacity and authorized as having “High Support Needs” (scoring between 60 and 100 by the district-level Assessment Board) will probably be eligible.

Beneficiaries will obtain the quantity immediately into their Aadhaar-linked financial institution accounts every month, overlaying prices corresponding to caregiving, physiotherapy, speech and occupational remedy, psychological counselling, and assistive units.

“This initiative is devoted to individuals with disabilities. We intention to supply not simply sources however dignity, safety, and emotional assist. The scheme ensures they’re seen as lively and revered residents, not merely topics of compassion,” the CM stated.

Firefighting fleet

On fireplace security, an official said that the Delhi Fire Services has built-in superior Ultra High-Pressure Pump Extinguishing Systems into compact XL6 autos, enhancing their means to sort out city emergencies.

The 24 QRVs – procured at a complete price of about ₹8.61 crore, together with autos and specialised tools – will probably be stationed in key areas corresponding to Janakpuri, Najafgarh, Vasant Kunj, Rohini Sector 16, Jahangirpuri, Lajpat Nagar, Geeta Colony, and Paharganj.  As a part of the celebrations, Ms. Gupta launched a particular tune titled ‘Namo Pragati Delhi – From Children’s Voices to the Nation’s Voice’. Over 400 college students contributed to its creation, recording, and efficiency.

Children’s tune

Extending greetings to the Prime Minister, Ms. Gupta stated, “On behalf of myself and all residents of Delhi, I prolong heartfelt birthday needs to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. May God’s blessings proceed to be upon you and, via you, upon all of India.” She praised the youngsters’s efficiency, calling the tune “a manifestation of the nation’s collective sentiment, superbly expressed via younger voices”.

The Chief Minister and her Cabinet will participate in celebrations at India Gate on Wednesday morning. Later, at a operate at Thyagraj Stadium, the Home Minister will inaugurate round 15 tasks, together with 101 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, 5 new hospital blocks, and 150 dialysis centres.

The morning programme titled ‘Thank You Modiji’ will characteristic a blood donation camp, an exhibition, and a ‘Sewa Sankalp Walk’ at Kartavya Path.

As a part of the federal government’s Sewa Pakhwada (fortnight of service) initiative from September 17 to October 2, the Delhi authorities can even launch a number of different tasks to mark the event.