India, Feb. 8 -- Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday laid the foundation stone for development works worth approximately Rs.400 crore in the Matiala Assembly constituency.

The chief minister said there would never be a shortage of funds for the development of rural areas.

She said the approved budget will significantly accelerate development works in the area.

"The government's objective is not to confine development to paperwork, but to implement it on the ground and bring visible, positive change in the lives of every citizen," she added.

Elaborating on the projects, she said the initiatives include strengthening of roads, drains, drainage systems, parks, community spaces and various civic amenities. Construction of roads c...