- By Raju Kumar
- Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Winter Action Plan: Delhi Winter: As the winter season has arrived, the Delhi government came up with the 'Winter Action Plan' to protect the vulnerable population from the chilling weather. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said the Winter Action Plan will roll out from November 15. Under the government's winter project, 250 temporary and 197 permanent shelter homes have been prepared for homeless and needy people in the capital city.
Apart from these, the government is also setting up 250 temporary shelters for the approaching winter. These shelters are being set up across 120 locations in Delhi and will collectively accommodate about 2,500 people, the statement said.
What Is 'Winter Action Plan' ?
The 'Winter Action Plan' is a project to ensure that the homeless would get a proper shelter amid freezing temperatures during the cold wave. The government said a new policy has been introduced to improve the quality of shelters. A quality and cost-based selection system is now being adopted for selecting agencies for 24/7 operation, cleanliness, maintenance, fire safety, electrical systems, and overall security of the shelters.
According to the chief minister's office (CMO), the government's objective is that every homeless person should receive shelter and safety under the Winter Action Plan, which will be effective from November 15 to March 15.
Modern technology is being employed to ensure comfortable shelters and monitoring for smooth operation, the chief minister said.
"The Delhi Government is sensitive towards the needs of the poor, as they are often the hardest to reach. We are determined to take our services to them," she added.
Under the Shelter Home Scheme of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), there are currently 197 operational shelters in the capital. These include 153 for men, 17 for women, 19 for families and children, and 8 for special categories such as persons affected by HIV, TB, or drug addiction.
Each shelter is equipped with beds, mattresses, sheets, pillows, blankets, electricity, mosquito control devices, water coolers, and CCTV security systems for women.
(With PTI inputs)