New Delhi, July 12 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday distributed compensation cheques to people who lost their shops in the fire that broke out at Dilli Haat, INA on April 30.

She said that the Delhi government has provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the 24 artisans affected by the incident.

"This new government of Delhi (BJP government) has provided compensation of Rs 5 lakhs to the 24 affected people within 60 days of the incident. We have also waived off their rent for their shops. If we do not provide help to the people promptly, it is of no use to the affected people..." CM Gupta told ANI.

The blaze on the evening of April 30 gutted 24 artisan stalls, leaving several craftsmen without a source of livelih...