FIRST 30 DAYS OF AAP GOVERNMENT IN DELHI

It has been one Month since your government was sworn-in. Here is a brief list of things we were able to accomplish together in this first month:

POWER:

· 50% reduction in electricity tariffs for consumption up to 400 units for domestic consumers.

· White Paper on Electricity commissioned under former DERC Chief Bijendra Singh.

WATER:

· Free lifeline water up to 20k liters per month for every household with a metered connection. This facility has been extended to group housing societies as well. Sewerage charges have been waived as well.

· Amnesty scheme announced for domestic consumers to pay their outstanding dues till March 31. Late user charges have been waived off till then.

WOMEN SAFETY:

· The Delhi government has asked the Delhi Police for a list of dark spots across the national capital.

· Exercise is on to ensure marshals in DTC buses from 6 PM to 12 midnight.

· Government is working on a plan to allow SDMs to conduct surprise checks in buses with powers to take appropriate action against eve-teasers

EDUCATION:

· 200 private schools have been issued showcause notices for charging exorbitant fees.

· Process for the installation of CCTVs in schools has begun.

TRADERS:

· In a major relief to city traders, the Delhi government has decided to allow “carry forward” of refund (input tax credit) of VAT and extend the date of filing R9 form.

· Stamp vendor license will now be online.

ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS:

· Birth/death & other certificates to be online from April 1

· Ration cards also to be online.

ENVIRONMENT:

· 66 surprise checks were conducted at pollution control centers and 18 were found to be not working properly.

· 18 waste burning checks found waste being burnt in open places and warnings were issued.

· 170 challans of overloaded vehicles was conducted, which are a major source of air pollution.

OTHER DECISIONS :

· Licences provided for 20,800 E-rickshaws in one month as compared to around 600 till now.

· There were 1 lakh-stalled old-age pensions in the past. 30,000 cleared by the Delhi government and 20,000 will be done this month.

· Anganwadi workers used to get Rs. 750 per month as rent for their Anganwadi premises, which have now been increased to Rs. 4-5 thousand per month.

· Anganwadi material in now being purchased straight from FCI straight in place of open market, surplus money being utilized to provide fruits to children

· Attention on Forensic labs

· Mandoli Jail to be ready till October end

· Redesigning of hospitals to increase their beds-capacity to allow poor people access to health care.

· Health department conducted surprise checks on private labs to curb overcharging of Swine Flu tests beyond a cap of Rs 4500.

· Free tests and medicines in all government hospitals for Swine Flu patients