Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a Citizen Lounge-cum-New Age Learning Centre at the New Delhi District Magistrate office on June 16. The facility serves as a waiting area during office hours and a study space for students afterward.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the ‘Citizen Lounge-cum-New Age Learning Centre’ at the New Delhi District Magistrate office complex on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The space offers air-conditioned seating for 40 people, computers with Wi-Fi, a library with books on law and competitive exams, and basic amenities including toilets and drinking water.
The lounge operates as a citizen facility from 9 am to 3 pm for visitors to the DM office, which handles services such as property registrations and certificates. After 3 pm, it functions as a community learning centre for students and job aspirants from nearby settlements and economically weaker sections.
Gupta inspected the lounge, library, reading corner, and a new toilet block. She described the initiative as an example of good governance, noting that citizens should have a dignified and comfortable experience in government offices. Officials said the centre will host career counselling, skill programmes, and workshops, with plans for weekend volunteer activities.
