With her swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, Rekha Gupta has officially become the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi. As the head of the Delhi government, she will now be entitled to all the facilities and privileges reserved for the Chief Minister, including salary, official residence, vehicles, security, free medical treatment, and complimentary electricity.
How Much Salary Does the Delhi CM Receive?
As per the March 2023 government order, the Delhi Chief Minister receives a monthly salary of ₹1,70,000. Rekha Gupta will receive the same salary structure, which includes a basic salary and various allowances.
Breakdown of Delhi CM’s Salary:
✔ Basic Salary – ₹60,000 per month
✔ Assembly Allowance – ₹30,000
✔ Secretarial Assistance Allowance – ₹25,000
✔ Telephone Allowance – ₹10,000
✔ Travel Allowance – ₹10,000
✔ Daily Allowance – ₹1,500
Exclusive Perks and Facilities for the Delhi CM
Beyond the monetary compensation, the Delhi CM enjoys several exclusive privileges, including:
🏡 Official Residence – A fully furnished government bungalow with all amenities.
🚗 Official Vehicle – The CM gets a government vehicle with 700 liters of free petrol per month. If they opt to use their own private vehicle, they receive an additional ₹10,000 per month as a vehicle allowance.
⚡ Free Electricity – 5,000 free electricity units per month.
🏥 Free Medical Treatment – The CM is entitled to free treatment at government and referral hospitals, with a dedicated panel of doctors for regular health checkups.
💰 Loan Facilities – The CM is also eligible for special loans under government provisions.
Department Allocation: Rekha Gupta Retains Key Portfolios
Following the first cabinet meeting of the new government, CM Rekha Gupta announced the department allocation for her council of ministers. She has chosen to retain key departments, including:
✔ Finance
✔ Revenue
✔ Services
✔ Vigilance
✔ Women & Child Development
✔ General Administration
✔ Land & Building
✔ Information & Public Relations
✔ Administrative Reforms
With 10 portfolios under her direct control, CM Rekha Gupta holds the highest number of departments among all ministers in her cabinet.
Delhi Cabinet Ministers and Their Portfolios
The newly formed Delhi cabinet has seen strategic department allocations to key ministers:
🔹 Pravesh Verma – PWD, Water, Legislative Affairs, Irrigation & Flood Control, Gurdwara Affairs
🔹 Ashish Sood – Home, Power, Urban Development, Education
🔹 Kapil Mishra – Law & Justice, Labour & Employment, Arts & Culture, Tourism
🔹 Manjinder Singh Sirsa – Industry, Forest & Environment, Food & Supplies
🔹 Pankaj Singh – Health, Transport, Information Technology
🔹 Ravindra Indraj – Social Welfare, SC/ST Welfare, Cooperatives
The departmental allocations were officially approved by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena and notified by the General Administration Department.
Final Thoughts: Rekha Gupta’s Tenure Begins with Key Responsibilities
As Rekha Gupta steps into office as Delhi’s Chief Minister, she not only takes charge of major financial and administrative departments but also inherits key perks and privileges that come with the role.
With a robust salary package, extensive government support, and strategic department allocations, her tenure is set to shape Delhi’s governance over the coming years. 🚀
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
