Sushma Bhawan: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the newly constructed working women’s hostel, Sushma Bhawan, developed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). The event, held at Moti Bagh, also featured the virtual inauguration of a state-of-the-art Veterinary Hospital. Distinguished guests, including Delhi Lieutenant Governor Shri V.K. Saxena and MP Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, graced the occasion.
Key Highlights of Shri Amit Shah’s Address:
1. Empowering Women Through Infrastructure
- Sushma Bhawan provides safe and modern accommodation for approximately 500 working women.
- Named after late Smt. Sushma Swaraj, the hostel honors her legacy as a leader who championed women’s empowerment and inspired generations through her dedication and efficiency in public service.
2. Modi Government’s Urban Development Milestones
Shri Shah emphasized the transformative urban development initiatives under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership over the last decade:
- Investment of ₹68,000 Crores in Delhi’s Infrastructure:
- ₹41,000 crores for road development.
- ₹15,000 crores for railway projects.
- ₹12,000 crores for airport enhancements.
- Landmark projects like the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Pragati Maidan Transit Corridor, and Dwarka Expressway.
- Global-Standard Urban Policy Initiatives:
- Smart Cities Mission integrating data-driven planning.
- Expansion of metro networks to over 1,000 km.
- Clean energy projects like the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
- Integration of peri-urban areas into city development strategies.
- Empowering Street Vendors Through PM SVANidhi Yojana:
- Providing loans and designated spaces for dignified livelihoods.
3. Accountability for Delhi’s Development
Shri Shah criticized previous administrations for prioritizing vanity projects, such as constructing a Sheesh Mahal on 50,000 square yards at ₹45 crores. He stressed that resources could have been better utilized to enhance infrastructure and citizen welfare.
4. Transforming Lives Through Inclusivity
- Housing for 40 lakh poor through the PM-Uday Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban.
- Recognition of slum dwellers with 29,000 flats and 3,000 EWS flats built at ₹354 crore.
Vision for the Future
The Home Minister underscored that initiatives like the Skill India Mission and Climate Smart City Framework have created pathways for self-reliance and sustainable urban growth. The Modi government’s result-oriented approach aims to position Indian cities among the best in the world.
The event concluded with Shri Amit Shah urging all leaders to emulate Sushma Swaraj’s dedicated working style, rooted in compassion, efficiency, and accountability.
