Photo credit: PTI New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday distributed financial assistance to 15,700 construction workers’ children to mark the first anniversary of the BJP government in Delhi. Addressing a gathering of workers at Thyagraj Stadium, Gupta said her government will disburse a corpus of Rs 12.40 crore to help realise the education dreams of the workers’ children. The financial assistance was credited in the bank accounts of the beneficiaries through direct benefit transfer. Under the scheme, workers’ children from Classes 1 to 8 receive Rs 500 per month, those in Classes 9 and 10 receive Rs 700 per month, and students in Classes 11 and 12 are given Rs 1,000 per month. Undergraduate students are eligible for Rs 3,000 per month, while those pursuing technical and professional courses such as ITI, polytechnic, engineering, medical and MBA programmes can receive up to Rs 10,000 per month. Gupta took oath as the chief minister of Delhi alongwith her Council of Ministers on February 20 last year. The BJP government has been launching welfare initiatives and development projects marking the anniversary. She said that her government has launched a number of initiatives, such as ‘Palna’, a creche for children of working women, and Atal Canteen that offers meals at Rs 5 per person. Gupta said that the Delhi government was the first to adopt the four Labour Codes of the Centre to safeguard the interests of the workers. The Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has registered over two lakh workers, and every penny of Rs 5,400 crore with it will be spent on the workers’ welfare, she said. Delhi labour minister Kapil Mishra said the government on a scheme to provide financial assistance to workers in cases of emergency, such as accidents at work. The chief minister also inaugurated newly constructed panchayat buildings in two villages and laid the foundation stone for 59 development projects across 37 villages.The projects worth Rs 134 crore, will boost infrastructure and civic amenities in rural Delhi, said a statement from the CMO. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBaloch Leader Akhtar Mengal Stuns Pakistan, Says Balochistan’s ‘Separation Is The Only Option Now”Modi Sold Bharat Mata’: Rahul Blasts Centre Over India-US Trade Deal, Govt hits back’India A Priority, No Second Class Citizen’: Jamaat Chief’s Big Statement Before Key Bangladesh VoteBangladesh Elections 2026: Key Players and Why India, China & Pakistan Are WatchingEntertainment Value Or Evidence? Hardeep Puri Blasts Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Buffoonery’ On Epstein FilesMuhammad Yunus Assures Smooth Handover Ahead Of Bangladesh’s First Elections After Hasina Exit”If You Had Taken My Advice” Jagdambika Pal Responds To Rahul Gandhi’s Ex-Congress Jab“Will Move Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi”: BJP Slams Rahul Over ‘Baseless Allegations’BJP MP Counters Rahul Gandhi’s Trade Deal Attack, Anurag Thakur Says Grip Talk Exposed WeaknessLok Sabha Sees Massive Ruckus As Rahul Gandhi Mentions Epstein Files, Adani Case; Slams PM Modi123Photostories260 million Indians consume tobacco, 14–16% drink alcohol: The preventable crisis behind over 1.3 million deaths in the country6 successful conservation stories from India, and why they are such great news6 desi Indian pulses (dal) with GI tag and how they are consumedChinese New Year travel guide: 5 cities to experience the magicInside MS Dhoni’s lavish garage: 5 stunning cars that define his style10 traditional local dishes from Hyderabad that are a must-tryArchana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi open up about their parenthood journey; son Aaryamann says, “I have had the worst depression, won’t wish it on anyone”Ahead of ‘O’Romeo’ release, take a look at Shahid Kapoor’s 7 highest-grossing films; ‘Padmaavat’ to ‘Kabir Singh’7 biggest movie references in the 2026 Olympics figure skating competition: ‘Dune’, ‘Interstellar’ and more‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, ‘Dhol’, ‘Chup Chup Ke’: Rajpal Yadav’s films that cemented his status as Bollywood’s comedy powerhouse123Hot PicksMumbai Mayor SelectionGold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionBharat BandhIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingEngland vs West Indies Live ScoreScott NiedermayerBengaluru Techie MurderMM NaravaneKhwaja AsifBengaluru Businessman Bank Account HackedKiren RijijuHind Al OwaisBOB Assistant Admit CardWhen JEE Main Result Out
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday distributed financial assistance to 15,700 construction workers’ children to mark the first anniversary of the BJP government in Delhi. Addressing a gathering of workers at Thyagraj Stadium, Gupta said her government will disburse a corpus of Rs 12.40 crore to help realise the education dreams of the workers’ children. The financial assistance was credited in the bank accounts of the beneficiaries through direct benefit transfer. Under the scheme, workers’ children from Classes 1 to 8 receive Rs 500 per month, those in Classes 9 and 10 receive Rs 700 per month, and students in Classes 11 and 12 are given Rs 1,000 per month. Undergraduate students are eligible for Rs 3,000 per month, while those pursuing technical and professional courses such as ITI, polytechnic, engineering, medical and MBA programmes can receive up to Rs 10,000 per month. Gupta took oath as the chief minister of Delhi alongwith her Council of Ministers on February 20 last year. The BJP government has been launching welfare initiatives and development projects marking the anniversary. She said that her government has launched a number of initiatives, such as ‘Palna’, a creche for children of working women, and Atal Canteen that offers meals at Rs 5 per person. Gupta said that the Delhi government was the first to adopt the four Labour Codes of the Centre to safeguard the interests of the workers. The Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has registered over two lakh workers, and every penny of Rs 5,400 crore with it will be spent on the workers’ welfare, she said. Delhi labour minister Kapil Mishra said the government on a scheme to provide financial assistance to workers in cases of emergency, such as accidents at work. The chief minister also inaugurated newly constructed panchayat buildings in two villages and laid the foundation stone for 59 development projects across 37 villages.The projects worth Rs 134 crore, will boost infrastructure and civic amenities in rural Delhi, said a statement from the CMO.
