Delhi CM deputes ministers for flood-affected districts to ensure proper facilities at relief camps

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday held a Cabinet meeting and deputed ministers at six flood-affected districts to ensure proper facilities at relief camps set up by the Delhi government. Kejriwal discussed with his cabinet ministers the ongoing flood situation and expedite relief efforts, this evening. During the meeting, the ministers were allocated one flood-affected district each. Under this new arrangement, Kejriwal has distributed the charge of South-East district to Home Minister Kailash Gahlot, East district to Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, North-East district to Revenue Minister Atishi, North district to Social Welfare Minister Raaj Kumar Anand, Central district to Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain, and Shahdara district to Development Minister Gopal Rai. Each minister will be accountable and responsible for providing essential services, including food, water, electricity, medical aid, and other necessary facilities in the relief camps within their respective districts. Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj briefed the media after the meeting. He said that the concerned ministers have been entrusted with the crucial task of overseeing the relief operations in their designated districts. They will work diligently to ensure that the affected residents receive the necessary support and assistance during this challenging time, he added. Furthermore, district officers will report directly to the assigned ministers and follow their instructions, streamlining the communication and coordination process for a more efficient response to the crisis. Revenue Minister Atishi issued an order right after the meeting. “Delhi CM has directed all ministers to monitor and supervise all kinds of rescue, relief and rehabilitation work in the respective revenue district.