Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta addressing the media on the occasion of Completing one year as Speaker of Delhi Assembly at Delhi at Delhi Vidhan Sabha in New Delhi on Tuesday.  Photo | Express
Delhi

Assembly premises to improve green cover, solar capacity

Gupta highlighted key initiatives focused on sustainability, transparency and institutional excellence.

Express News Service

NEW DELHI: Marking one year in office, Vijender Gupta on Tuesday outlined a series of reforms aimed at modernising the Delhi Legislative Assembly, describing the past year as one of “reflection and renewed resolve”.

Gupta highlighted key initiatives focused on sustainability, transparency and institutional excellence. Among the major announcements was a 300-kilowatt expansion of the Assembly’s existing solar power capacity and a commitment to increase the green cover on the premises by 20 per cent.

Gupta also announced the introduction of a ‘Best MLA Award’, with details to be unveiled during the upcoming budget session. A political leadership programme aimed at nurturing young leaders is also in the works, reinforcing the Assembly’s push toward transparent and future-ready governance.

US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy efforts

'Students deserve certainty over chaos, disruption': Pradhan slams Rahul Gandhi's sit-in protest

US set to impose new tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy to expire

What is the Greater Bidadi Integrated Township and why is it being planned?

NSA Ajit Doval discusses energy security, maritime routes with Saudi FM amid West Asia tensions

SCROLL FOR NEXT