New Delhi:
The infrastructure development is the top priority of Delhi, and the state government has ensured sufficient funds for capital expenditure during this year’s budget preparation, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in NDTV’s emerging business-Delhi chapter Conclave.
Ms. Gupta also slammed the previous AAP government to ignore the development of infrastructure and focus only on advertising.
During the interview, he talked about the major issues that the people of Delhi are facing, including air pollution and waterfalls, and how his government planned to handle them.
He also praised the Ayushman Bharat scheme as a “visionary” scheme, which ensures health insurance for all without discrimination. Speaking of the plan covering all the residents above 70, he said, “Choose any country, you will not find it anywhere. It is a visionary scheme. Income is not important. The situation does not matter. It is sufficient to be local with Aadhaar card. The scheme is sufficient for both prosperous and poor.”
Comparing the plan with the US, he said that there is no need for a taxpayer to avail such benefits in India. He said, “This is a promise for people above 70+, if you cannot reach the government, the government will reach you,” he said.
