CM Rekha Gupta launches drive to make Delhi overhead wire-free, says ‘not a single wire will be visible

CM Rekha Gupta launches drive to make Delhi overhead wire-free, says ‘not a single wire will be visible’

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday (July 12, 2025) inaugurated several developmental projects in Shalimar Bagh, including a pilot project to convert overhead wires into an underground power network.

The inauguration took place at the Janata Flats area, where CM Gupta was joined by Delhi Minister Ashish Sood.

Speaking to mediapersons, CM Gupta said the government aims to make the national capital free from overhead wires.

Government is working to provide a new facility to the people of Delhi... A time will come when not a single wire will be visible in Delhi,” CM Gupta said.

She added, “We used to always wonder why there’s such a tangled mess of overhead wires — why can’t they be underground? In these narrow, crowded lanes, there’s always the fear of sparks. This is a gift for Delhi, for which we had allocated ₹100 crore in the budget.”

Minister Ashish Sood said the government is working to strengthen Delhi’s power infrastructure and reduce hazards caused by overhead wiring.

“Under the leadership of the Chief Minister, there is an effort to make Delhi free from wires. The Delhi government had zero funds in the name of capital expenditure. We are gradually working to make Delhi’s electricity infrastructure robust... With the blessings of Delhi’s people, we will take this work forward,” Mr. Sood said.

  Citizen's safety is top priority for CM Rekha gupta ji she is taking adequate steps in order to ensure that every citizen remains  safe and secure during monsoon season , providing electricity which is easily accessible and safe is  keystone in urban planning .