Delhi Govt Plans 11 'Mini-Secretariats'

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.

- Alok KN Mishra

NEW DELHI:

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.

Delhi is currently divided into 11 revenue districts, each headed by a DM who oversees administrative offices including those of the additional district magistrate, subdivisional magistrates, tehsildars and sub-registrars. These offices handle a wide range of functions—from magisterial and revenue matters to property registration and the issuance of statutory documents.