India, May 28 -- Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday directed all departments to fast-track the implementation of Budget announcements and public welfare schemes, warning delays and poor utilisation of funds could lead to reduced allocations in the next Budget.

Chairing a virtual review meeting with senior officials and department heads, Gupta said the government's focus was not merely on making announcements but on ensuring that schemes are implemented on the ground within stipulated timelines.

Gupta also reviewed development projects, public welfare initiatives and monsoon preparedness measures across departments.

Stressing that there would be "no tolerance for negligence" in public welfare works, she instructed agencies to...