Delhi Government plays a significant role in looking after the social well being of all citizens residing in this capital city. Presently, Indian National Congress is the ruling party of Delhi, with Mrs. Shiela Dixshit as the Chief Minister.

The Delhi State Assembly was formed on March 17, 1952, which was constituted under the 1951 Government of Part C States Acts. On September 1966 the set up underwent a change, a Metropolitan Council was established, which included 56 members who were elected and 5 other nominated members. Later on the council was substituted by the Legislative Assembly of Delhi through Indian Constitution's 69th Amendment in 1991

Ministers of Delhi Government

Dr. AK Walia, Finance Minister
Mr Haroon Yusuf, Transport Minister
Mangat Ram Singhal, Minister of Industries
Raj Kumar Chauhan, Development Minister
Arvinder Singh Lovely, Education Minister
Dr. Yoganand Shastri, Health Minister

Delhi Government Departments

Delhi Government comprises of different departments. These departments cater to the needs of all Delhites. Some of these departments are:

Economics and Statistics Department
Art, Culture and Language Department, Delhi
Directorate of Education, Delhi
Chit Fund Department, Delhi
Environment Department, Delhi
Development Department, Delhi
Excise, Entertainment and Luxury Tax Department, Delhi
Directorate of Prevention of Food Adulteration, Delhi
Directorate of Higher Education, Delhi
Public Works Department, Delhi
Land and Building Department, Delhi
Industries Department, Delhi

Delhi Government has been doing a commendable job in providing the proper infrastructure and environment for all round development of the state.

Last Updated on : 21 June 2011

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