Safety of homeless citizens is government’s priority: CM

Delhi News: of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in winter Safety and shelter for homeless people a strong ready to give Winter Action Plan 2025-26 Has been applied. The main goal of this scheme is that in the capital No person should sleep unprotected or in the open due to cold. And every needy can get help with safe accommodation, food and basic facilities.

250 temporary night shelters (Pagoda Shelters) established

Under the Winter Action Plan, the government has implemented almost 250 temporary ‘pagoda’ night shelters Have installed. People stay in these night shelters during cold nights. Bed, three free meals, warm clothes, cleanliness and drinking water Necessary facilities are being provided.

197 permanent shelters also operational 24×7

Throughout the city by DUSIB (Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board) 197 permanent night shelters operational day and night Are. These shelters also provide accommodation, food and clean environment to the homeless citizens. The aim of the government is that No person should sleep in the open and stay safe in cold weather.

Special arrangements around hospitals also

The Chief Minister told that AIIMS-Safdarjung and G.B. around pant hospital In areas where a large number of homeless people live, temporary asylum system Has been done. These also have additional security arrangements along with bed-blankets.

Delhi News: Rescue operations and night surveillance

DUSIB and shelter management agencies regularly night Inspection from 10 am to 4 am We are doing this so that those who are sleeping in the open to save themselves from the cold, they can be rescued in time. can be taken to shelter.
One central control room is also active 24×7 which coordinates these activities.

Government’s priority: safety, respect and care

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has clarified that this scheme is not limited to just providing shelter, but Safety, dignity and humane care for homeless people Made to ensure. The government wants to ensure that even in difficult weather, no one Don’t be helpless or vulnerable.