‘We will meet this demand’: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta lays foundation stone for ISBT’s new pedestrian bridge

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a new pedestrian bridge at Ashram Market at the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT). According to the Chief Minister, a strict construction schedule has been set to ensure that the facility is operational by the end of the year.Speaking to the media, Gupta said, “The people here have made this request hundreds of times to the previous government. Today, even in the short period of our government, we will fulfill this demand of the people here… Very soon, in just 6 months, this bridge will be built and completed.”Earlier, CM Gupta on Monday launched important women-centric initiatives at Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi schemes including free LPG cylinder scheme for ration card holders and Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana.Emphasizing on education, mobility and family empowerment, she announced that 30,000 girls under the Ladli-Ladli scheme have been provided with funds through DBT.In early February, Gupta also launched a modern electric double-decker bus in the capital, aiming to strengthen the city’s tourism industry and provide tourists with a unique travel experience.According to the Chief Minister, the bus will run on fixed tourist routes covering cultural, historical and heritage landmarks in Delhi. The first route starts from Shaheed Smarak and passes through destinations such as Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya.“We are developing a new tourist route so that our tourists can visit places like Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya…the buses will be bookable in advance and tourists will be able to have a wonderful experience,” she said. Gupta congratulated the tourism department and reiterated the government’s commitment to developing the capital city.“The Delhi government brings new gifts and new contributions to Delhi every day. One year has passed, and there is still a lot to do. We will continue to move forward in the direction of developing Delhi,” she added.