Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s new official residence is set for a major upgrade, with the Public Works Department (PWD) initiating a ₹60 lakh tender for premium furnishings, advanced electronic fittings, and interior enhancements.
The new CM residence, Bungalow No. 1, has been designated under the Type-7 category, typically reserved for top-level government officials, and known for its superior facilities. Gupta, who currently resides at her private home in Shalimar Bagh, will shift to the newly assigned premises after the planned renovations are completed.
Adjacent Bungalow No. 2 will serve as her official camp office, ensuring administrative continuity from the same location.
According to the tender issued by the PWD, the makeover includes a range of high-end equipment and home appliances. Planned installations feature 14 air conditioners worth ₹7.7 lakh, five LED televisions priced at ₹9.3 lakh, and 14 CCTV cameras for enhanced security, budgeted at ₹5.74 lakh.
The list of modern amenities also includes:
- 23 remote-controlled ceiling fans
- Six geysers
- A UPS system
- High-end kitchen appliances, including an OTG (₹85,000), microwave (₹32,000), gas stove (₹63,000), dishwasher (₹60,000), and automatic washing machine (₹77,000)
Interior design has been given equal priority. The tender includes 115 lighting fixtures — comprising chandeliers, wall lamps, and designer hanging lights — with over ₹6 lakh earmarked for lighting and decorative fittings alone.
The PWD has outlined a strict 60-day timeline for completing the entire project. The tender will be opened on July 4, and work is expected to commence immediately after the selection of contractors.
The development comes after the BJP clarified that Gupta would not take over the previous CM residence at 6 Flagstaff Road, formerly occupied by Arvind Kejriwal. Instead, a fresh location and a fresh look seem to mark the beginning of her official tenure.
