Overview
- Gupta paid a courtesy call on Modi on October 21, extending Diwali greetings and sharing updates on city development and welfare initiatives.
- Officials described the meeting as cordial and productive, with the chief minister expressing gratitude for the prime minister’s guidance.
- Gupta outlined river-recovery measures as government commitments, including expanded sewage treatment, modern wastewater technologies, stricter effluent monitoring, green belts, and anti-dumping steps.
- The administration said special ghats are being set up on both banks of the Yamuna for Chhath, with lighting, drinking water, sanitation, medical aid, security, and mobile toilets, and officials monitoring cleanliness and water quality.
- Days earlier, the chief minister inspected Vasudev Ghat near Kashmiri Gate and directed upgrades to ensure orderly, safe arrangements for devotees.