Blair, CM discuss Delhi's growth
New Delhi: Former UK prime minister
Tony Blair
called on chief minister Rekha Gupta at Delhi Secretariat on Thursday. The courtesy meeting was marked by a wide-ranging discussion on strengthening democratic institutions, innovation in governance, urban transformation and education reforms, stated the chief minister's office.
Welcoming Blair, founder of Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, to Delhi, Gupta briefed him on the city's comprehensive development initiatives under the vision of Viksit Delhi. She elaborated on the govt's citizen-centric approach in modernising public services, enhancing digital governance, improving education and healthcare systems, empowering women and advancing environmental sustainability.
Blair commended the progressive strides being made in Delhi and expressed keen interest in its reforms in school education, green policy innovations and the use of digital platforms for public service delivery. He also lauded Delhi govt's focus on inclusive and technology-driven development.
Gupta described the interaction as an enriching exchange of ideas and best practices. She highlighted the importance of learning from global experiences and acknowledged the Tony Blair institute's role in supporting democratic governance worldwide. She added that Delhi govt and the institute would explore avenues of collaboration to strengthen governance models and build a future-ready, citizen-first capital city.
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