NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Monday unveiled plans for the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan,' a month-long public service and infrastructure campaign that will see over ₹13,820 crore worth of projects completed and inaugurated across the capital between September 17 and October 17.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the initiative during a press briefing, describing it as one of the most ambitious civic drives ever undertaken by the Delhi administration. The campaign will span multiple departments and cover infrastructure, health, education, environment, and public grievance redressal.
The start date of September 17 aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, a detail that has drawn both political attention and criticism. Government sources said the timing was chosen deliberately to underscore a message of national development and governance delivery, though opposition voices have questioned whether the scheduling serves a political purpose.
Projects underway include road widening and reconstruction work, upgrades to water supply and sewage networks, renovation of government schools and health centres, tree plantation drives, and the establishment of community service kiosks in underserved neighbourhoods. Officials stated that several projects already nearing completion will be formally dedicated to the public during the campaign window.
The Delhi administration has also mobilized volunteer networks and ward-level officials to assist with ground-level implementation. A monitoring dashboard has been set up to track progress in real time, with daily reviews scheduled throughout the campaign period.
Residents in affected areas have expressed cautious optimism. Many welcome the promised infrastructure upgrades, particularly improved road connectivity and water supply reliability, but some citizen groups have urged the government to prioritize long-term maintenance over ceremonial inaugurations.
Political analysts note that the campaign arrives against a backdrop of heightened centre-state dialogue on urban infrastructure funding, adding further significance to the scale of projects being showcased.
