NEW DELHI: CM Rekha Gupta on Tuesday shared key policy decisions ahead of the upcoming Kanwar Yatra. She said the Delhi Cabinet has approved new reforms to ensure better services for Kanwariyas, with Kanwar service committees now receiving direct assistance from the government.
The CM said these committees will get grant-in-aid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), replacing the old tender-based system prone to corruption and poor-quality supplies.
Only registered committees with valid PAN, bank details, and registration certificates will be eligible.
Kanwar camps will be classified based on tent area and days of operation. Committees will get a minimum grant of Rs 50,000 and a maximum of Rs 10 lakh. CM Gupta said 50% of the amount will be released in advance and the rest after submission of the Utilization Certificate (UC), geo-tagged photos verified by SDM/Tehsildar, and complete audit documents.
Grants will be disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis. Recommendations from local MLAs, MPs, and ministers will be mandatory for site approval. A new body—‘Mukhyamantri Dharmik Utsav Samiti’—will be formed. All districts will have a single-window system under DMs, with NOCs and permits issued within 72 hours.
An inter-departmental meeting will be held to ensure coordination among key agencies. Minimum standards—tents, sanitation, CCTV, fire safety, etc.—will be mandatory. Each committee will get up to 1,200 free electricity units.
Delayed claims won’t be accepted. Fraud may lead to legal action. Gupta said the plan reflects the government’s commitment to “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance”.