New Delhi, June 12 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed heartfelt gratitude to the central government for extending support amounting to Rs.1.25 lakh crore to the Delhi government for infrastructure development. Sharing details of the initiative, Gupta stated that in the first phase, projects worth Rs.35,000 crore have already been completed, while works worth Rs.64,000 crore are nearing completion in the second phase. Additionally, plans worth Rs.24,000 crore have been finalised for upcoming developmental projects.

The major focus of these schemes is road infrastructure, which is expected to emerge as the lifeline of Delhi. According to the Chief Minister, the new and upgraded road networks will significantly ease traffic conge...