India, Feb. 13 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said the government has approved 146 projects worth Rs.85 crore for scheduled casts/scheduled tribes (SC/ST) colonies, as she laid the foundation stone of some projects in Timarpur assembly constituency in north Delhi.

At an event in Timarpur, she underlined that Delhi's strength does not lie only in its high-rise buildings, but in the neighbourhoods where hardworking families live and build their future.

On the occasion, CM Gupta directed officials to fast-track pending formalities so that remaining projects can commence without delay.

"Nine projects, completed at a cost of Rs.4.12 crore, were inaugurated at the event. In addition, the foundation stone was laid for 64 new projec...