Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a Citizen Lounge cum New Age Learning Centre (NALC) at the District Magistrate Office in New Delhi. The facility has been developed by Elan Foundation, the CSR arm of Elan Group.
The inauguration was attended by Neeraj Semwal, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, and Sunny Kumar Singh, IAS, District Magistrate, New Delhi, along with other officials.
According to the organisers, the facility has been designed to serve two purposes. While the citizen lounge is intended to provide basic amenities and waiting space for visitors to the District Magistrate Office, the learning centre has been set up as a study space for civil services aspirants.
The initiative aims to improve the experience of citizens visiting the office and provide access to educational resources for students preparing for competitive examinations.
Speaking at the occasion, Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi, said, “I congratulate the District Administration, Elan Group and everyone associated with this initiative. I appreciate Elan Foundation for its continued contribution towards initiatives that support public welfare and community development. This is a very important good governance effort that has been started here. It will ensure that citizens visiting the District Magistrate Office have access to better facilities and an improved public service experience.”
Commenting on the occasion, Sunny Kumar Singh, IAS, District Magistrate, New Delhi, said, “The Citizen Lounge cum New Age Learning Centre will significantly enhance the experience of citizens visiting the District Magistrate Office while simultaneously creating a valuable knowledge resource for civil service aspirants. I would like to thank Elan Foundation for developing this facility. Such initiatives encourage collaboration towards building accessible infrastructure and providing individuals with better opportunities to learn, prepare and progress.”
Commenting on the occasion, Akash Kapoor, Director, Elan Group, said, “The establishment of the Citizen Lounge cum New Age Learning Centre marks an important step towards creating infrastructure that serves both citizens and future leaders of the country. At Elan Foundation, our endeavour has always been to undertake initiatives that create lasting impact and contribute towards social progress. We are proud to support a facility that enhances citizen experience and creates a dedicated learning environment for individuals aspiring to serve the nation through civil services.”
The project is part of Elan Foundation’s initiatives in the areas of education, public infrastructure and community welfare.