Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Delhi Govt Reviews Munak Canal Upkeep, Street Lights Upgrade
Delhi's government is working to keep an important water canal, the Munak Canal, clean and well-managed.
This canal brings a lot of water to the city.
They are also planning to install new, smart street lights on many roads.
These lights will save energy and make the roads safer at night.
The government wants to make sure everyone has clean water and safer streets.
They are also looking for help from companies to fund public service projects and finding new ways to use spaces under bridges.
The goal is to make Delhi a cleaner, safer, and smarter city for everyone.
Delhi's PWD minister Parvesh Verma reviewed the upkeep of the Munak Canal and the installation of smart street lights.
The Munak Canal is a critical water source for Delhi, supplying the Haiderpur Water Treatment Plant.
Efforts are being made to address issues like water theft and pollution in the Munak Canal.
A project aims to replace or install approximately 96,000 smart LED street lights for energy efficiency and road safety.
The government is also exploring CSR funding and better utilization of spaces under flyovers.
- Who
- Delhi's PWD minister Parvesh Verma and officials from Delhi Jal Board and PWD
- What
- Reviewed the maintenance of the Munak Canal and the installation of smart street lights, and discussed mobilizing CSR funds and utilizing spaces under flyovers.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To ensure well-managed and clean water resources, enhance road safety, move towards a smart city, and achieve public welfare objectives through public-private partnerships.
- Minister
- Parvesh Verma
- Key Projects Reviewed
- Munak Canal Maintenance, Smart Street Lights Installation
- Munak Canal Importance
- Primary water source for Delhi, supplies Haiderpur Water Treatment Plant
- Munak Canal Issues
- Alleged water theft, pollution
- Street Lights Initiative
- Replacement of old lights, installation at dark spots
- Total Street Lights Targeted
- 96,000