India, Aug. 14 -- New Delhi

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that the government has enhanced the financial power of heads of departments (HoDs) and administrative secretaries working under the government.

The move will not only accelerate good governance but will also expedite the implementation of various government schemes, ensuring their timely completion, the CM said in a statement.

"Administrative Secretaries will now be able to directly procure all IT-related items, as well as undertake repairs, rentals, and maintenance, in addition to purchasing equipment and other related items without procedural delays. This is the first revision in officers' financial powers in nearly six years, with the last amendment ...