Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Inaugurates New District Social Welfare Office in Azadpur

Services for 15 Assembly Constituencies: Old Age, Disability, Widow Pensions and Scholarships Under One Roof, says CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, Nov 2025 : Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta today inaugurated the newly constructed and modern District Social Welfare Office (North-West–I & II) located opposite Azadpur Mandi at Indra Nagar, B-Block. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the new office stands as a strong testament to the government’s dedication to social justice and welfare, and opens new avenues of support for the needy, the deprived and the vulnerable.

The event was attended by Social Welfare Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh, MLA Rajkumar Bhatia, other dignitaries and local residents. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister stated that residents of 15 Assembly constituencies would now receive prompt and direct services from this office. Key services, including old-age pension, widow pension, disability pension, scholarship schemes, handloom and handicraft assistance, grant programmes, and various social security schemes, will now be conveniently available under one roof.

The Chief Minister further noted that the new building is equipped with modern amenities, ensuring beneficiaries receive a better experience and faster service delivery. She emphasised that social justice is not merely a policy but the cornerstone of her government’s governance model. “Our priority is to ensure that no citizen of Delhi, irrespective of background, is excluded from accessing government welfare schemes,” she said.

Social Welfare Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh shared that the construction of the new District Social Welfare Office building cost approximately ₹2.14 crore. He highlighted that the offices had long been functioning from a school building in Rohini, where the lack of space caused inconvenience to beneficiaries. With the establishment of two dedicated district office buildings, beneficiaries will now have sufficient space and improved basic facilities.
The new office will serve 15 Assembly constituencies, including Rithala, Mundka, Kirari, Sultanpur Majra, Mangolpuri, Rohini, Shalimar Bagh, Shakur Basti and Tri Nagar under North-West I; and Narela, Burari, Adarsh Nagar, Bawana, Badli and Model Town under North-West II.

Key Functions of the Office

The district office will oversee the implementation of major social welfare schemes of the Delhi Government. It will function as the sanctioning authority for applications submitted under financial assistance schemes operated through the e-District Portal. Designated officers will examine and verify applicant documents, determine eligibility and approve financial benefits. All sanctioned payments will be transferred directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

The office also includes public dealing counters and a dedicated help desk to provide support to applicants.