Delhi govt plans 11 ‘mini-secretariats’

Small hubs of governance

- Alok KN Mishra

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is planning to set up 11 mini-secretariats across the capital's revenue districts to bring governance closer to the people and improve access to public services.

District magistrates (DMs) have been asked to identify space within their districts to house these mini-secretariats, which will bring together multiple departments—such as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), the revenue department, and social welfare—under one roof.

The aim, officials said, is to reduce the need for residents to visit different locations for different services.

"The chief minister has directed that suitable spaces be identified for establishing the mini-secretariats, with the vision of making multi-agency public services more accessible. The process is being prioritised," said a senior Delhi government official, asking not to be named.