Funds to Strengthen Sanitation Infrastructure, Modern Machinery and Urban Services
New Delhi | Report: Arun Sharma

In a significant push to improve civic services and urban sanitation, the Delhi government is set to provide an additional ₹500 crore in financial assistance to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The move aims to modernise waste management systems, strengthen sanitation infrastructure and ensure cleaner neighbourhoods across the national capital.


Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, during an inspection of sanitation arrangements in Ward 107, said the government is committed to enhancing cleanliness standards in Delhi. He confirmed that ₹175 crore has already been released, while the process to approve an additional ₹500 crore grant is currently underway.


The funds will be used primarily for the procurement of modern sanitation machinery, enabling MCD to carry out more efficient waste collection and disposal. The minister stressed that better technology is crucial for maintaining hygiene in densely populated urban areas.


During the inspection, Minister Sood also directed MCD officials to address local sanitation concerns, including the relocation of dumping points located near residential areas and schools. He emphasised that waste collection centres must not pose health risks, especially to children and senior citizens.


Officials were instructed to ensure that dumping sites are properly covered and equipped with closed containers to prevent foul odour, stray animals and the spread of disease. The minister reiterated that cleanliness is not just an administrative responsibility but a matter of public health and dignity.


Meanwhile, the MCD has initiated the process of finalising its revised budget estimates for the financial year 2025–26 and the budget proposals for 2026–27. Budget discussions are being held zone-wise, covering areas such as City Sadar Paharganj, West, Central, Karol Bagh, Najafgarh, Shahdara North, Shahdara South, Narela and Rohini.


Chairperson of the Standing Committee Satya Sharma said that suggestions received from all zones will be incorporated to prepare a people-centric and practical municipal budget, focused on sanitation, civic amenities and sustainable urban development.


The proposed financial assistance is being seen as a major step toward transforming Delhi’s cleanliness landscape and reinforcing coordination between the state government and civic bodies.