New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- The Delhi government will host a mega event at Thyagaraj Stadium on September 17 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, with Union home minister Amit Shah likely to chair the proceedings. Senior officials said a series of public welfare projects will be inaugurated during the event.

A government official said chief minister Rekha Gupta held a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review preparations. The event will also launch a special initiative, "Seva Pakhwada (Service Fortnight)", which will continue until Gandhi Jayanti on October 2.

"A grand event will be held at Thyagaraj Stadium, and the Union home minister is expected to participate. During the ceremony, 101 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will be inaugura...