Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Disburses Increased Salaries to MCD Public Health MTS Staff

NEW DELHI : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended a felicitation event today at the Kedarnath Sahni Auditorium located at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi headquarters. The event was organized to mark the decision to grant “equal pay for equal work” to the Corporation’s MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) in the Public Health department. This decision will directly benefit approximately 4,000 MTS (Public Health) employees of the MCD. On this occasion, the Chief Minister extended her best wishes to all the employees. She stated that the Delhi Government is committed to upholding the dignity, rights and welfare of all those who work tirelessly, day and night, in the service of the people of Delhi. The Mayor of Delhi, Shri Pravesh Wahi was also present at the event.

The Chief Minister remarked that this decision serves as a tribute to the employees’ three decades of dedication, struggle and service to Delhi. Recruited during the 1996 dengue outbreak in Delhi, these staff members have played a vital role in safeguarding public health by conducting door-to-door outreach for nearly 30 years. It is the government’s responsibility to duly honor their years of struggle and contribution. She emphasized that the government’s objective is not merely to improve systems, but also to bring about positive change in the lives of the individuals who implement these systems on the ground. When employees receive the respect, security and appropriate facilities commensurate with their work, their morale is boosted, enabling them to contribute to public service with even greater enthusiasm.

Top Priority for the Dignity and Welfare of Employees

The Chief Minister stated that the Delhi government has consistently taken steps in the interest of various categories of employees and those engaged in public service. The increase in the honorarium for ASHA workers and Anganwadi workers, as well as the hike in the monthly stipend for nursing interns, are examples of this commitment. The government’s endeavor is to ensure that those who serve every segment of society receive recognition commensurate with their contributions and that their needs and interests are duly addressed. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that if all public representatives, officials and employees work together, Delhi can be established as one of the best cities in the country.

The Chief Minister urged employees to always interact with the public with humility, sensitivity, and a spirit of service. She noted that employees engaged in public service are the face of the government and their conduct shapes the government’s image among the public. It is the responsibility of every employee to address the problems faced by citizens and to treat them with respect. She assured the employees that the Delhi government would always stand by them to address their concerns and needs.

Direct Benefit for 4,000 Employees

The decision to ensure “equal pay for equal work” for MTS (Public Health) employees of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is a significant step toward safeguarding their interests.This will directly benefit approximately 4,000 employees. The decision will foster a sense of equality, fairness, and dignity in the workplace, while providing appropriate recognition for the employees’ contributions.

Mayor Shri Pravesh Wahi said that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is collaborating with the Delhi government to implement its initiatives on the ground. He remarked that previous administrations merely utilized the issues of MTS employees while offering only empty assurances, without ever increasing their wages. When we mentioned the announcement regarding the salary increase for MTS (Public Health) staff—made in the previous budget—to the Chief Minister, she immediately asked about the associated cost. Upon being informed that it would amount to ₹52 crore annually, she granted her approval without any delay. Today, we are seeing the result: the increased salary have been successfully transferred into the accounts of the MTS staff at the press of a button. All of this has been made possible under the leadership of Chief MinisterRekha Gupta.

He said that during an event, the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, urged municipal employees to adopt a work ethic that earns the MCD praise—ensuring that the message reaches the Chief Minister that the MCD is performing well. In response, the Chief Minister affirmed, “We will do it,” and I assure her that we will indeed deliver on this.

2,500 New Sanitation Workers to be Recruited to Ensure a Clean Delhi During Diwali

Pravesh Wahi said that Delhi must look clean during Diwali. With this objective and in accordance with the Hon’ble Chief Minister’s directive, we are set to recruit 2,500 new sanitation workers. Although the opposition attempted to obstruct this positive initiative, they did not succeed. We are moving forward with this recruitment to ensure that Delhi and its markets remain clean and hygienic during the upcoming festive season.

Jai Bhagwan Yadav, Leader of House in the MCD, expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta for the salary hike for MTS (Public Health) staff. He remarked that under her leadership, Delhi is reaching new milestones in development.
Targeting the previous administration, he remarked that during their tenure, employees’ salaries were disbursed on the 1st of the month only once—an achievement they had touted while squandering lakhs of rupees. He noted that under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the disbursement of employees’ salaries on the 1st of the month has now become a routine practice. Jai Bhagwan Yadav thanked the Chief Minister for laying the foundation stones for various new projects aimed at the development of Delhi.

MCD Commissioner, Sanjeev Khirwar, stated that the DBC staff positions were originally created in 1997 to combat the dengue outbreak; these roles were later redesignated as ‘MTS (Public Health)’. These employees will now receive a salary based on the principle of “equal pay for equal work,” set at the minimum of Level 1 of the pay matrix (₹18,000), along with a variable Dearness Allowance (DA). This will instill a renewed sense of energy in the staff, motivating them to perform their duties with even greater dedication and diligence.

Deputy Mayor Dr. Monika Pant; Standing Committee Chairperson Satya Sharma; Standing Committee Vice-Chairman Satyapal Singh; Leader of House Jai Bhagwan Yadav; Health Committee Chairman Vikesh Sethi; Malaria Committee Chairperson  Neeta Bisht; various Councillors; Municipal Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar; Additional Commissioner Arun Kumar Mishra; Municipal Health Officer Dr. Ashok Rawat; Dr. Lallan Verma and other MCD officials, alongside a large number of MTS (Public Health) staff members were present on the occasion.