Budget to have key initiatives for women, girls: CM Rekha

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that the upcoming Delhi Budget, to be presented on March 24, will include key initiatives for women and girls.

Highlighting the importance of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), she said women in Delhi will be provided employment and entrepreneurship opportunities through small group-based models. She also stressed the need to expand platforms like 'Mahila Haat' to help women showcase and sell their products.

Rekha Gupta made these assertions after attending the 'Nari Utsav' programme held at the Nirmal Chhaya Complex, where she paid tribute to the strength and contribution of women in nation-building.

She said women, through their dedication, selfless service and sense of duty, are playing a leading role across sectors and driving the country towards the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.

During her visit, the Chief Minister toured the Nirmal Chhaya campus and reviewed various schemes, services and facilities. She also launched and assessed several initiatives of the Department of Women and Child Development, reiterating the Delhi government's commitment to the holistic empowerment of women and children.

She noted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, women are scaling new heights-from rural industries to corporate sectors and from politics to the armed forces-and said the Delhi Government is working in the same direction to make women more empowered and self-reliant.

Emphasising safety, dignity and self-reliance as the three pillars of women's empowerment, Rekha Gupta said every woman deserves a secure environment, respect in all circumstances, and opportunities to become financially independent.