CM Rekha Gupta Launches Drainage Remodelling Projects in Shalimar Bagh to Tackle Delhi Waterlogging

New Delhi, 14 March 2026- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated several key development projects in the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency. She also carried out surprise inspections of ongoing works in the area and instructed officials to ensure quality and timely completion. The Chief Minister said these initiatives would help reduce waterlogging during the monsoon while also strengthening roads and the surrounding infrastructure.

Among the projects launched was the remodelling of the stormwater drain on Haiderpur Main Road, stretching from the bus stand to DA Block in Shalimar Bagh. The work is being carried out under the New Master Drain Plan 2025, which involves constructing RCC drains to improve the area’s drainage system.

During her visit, Gupta also reviewed the progress of several projects related to infrastructure development, drainage systems and public amenities. She said drainage improvement works have also been initiated on Road No. 319, RUB Shalimar Bagh, Chaudhary Mehr Chand Marg, Road No. 320 and Swami Shraddhanand Saraswati Marg. To streamline traffic movement in the area, the Chief Minister also launched the construction of a slip road at Shalimar Chowk and the development of a U-turn facility near the RUB. This initiative is expected to ease traffic pressure in the area and provide smoother and safer movement for residents and commuters.

CM Rekha Gupta also inaugurated an Ayushman Arogya Mandir at the Sahipur village chaupal. The centre is expected to play an important role in providing primary healthcare services to residents and improving access to basic medical facilities at the local level.

In addition, the Chief Minister inaugurated the remodelling of existing stormwater drains on Bhagwan Mahavir Marg and K. L. Bagga Marg. Under this project, precast factory-manufactured RCC drains will be constructed in line with the New Master Drain Plan 2025. The work is expected to further strengthen the drainage system in the area and reduce problems during the rainy season.

Along with inaugurating these projects, the Chief Minister also conducted a surprise inspection of the ongoing road widening and drainage improvement work at Singalpur Labour Chowk in Shalimar Bagh.

During the inspection, Gupta sought detailed updates from officials present at the site and directed them to ensure quality, transparency and timely execution of the development works. She emphasised that along with road widening, a strong drainage system is essential to provide a permanent solution to waterlogging in the area.

The Chief Minister also instructed officials to ensure that the convenience of local residents is kept in mind during construction and that all works are completed within the stipulated timeframe.

She reiterated that the Delhi government is committed to strengthening roads, drainage systems, traffic management and healthcare facilities across every part of the capital. The government’s goal, she said, is to improve infrastructure across Delhi and provide citizens with better living facilities.