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Delhi Government Releases Rs 1,850 Crore to Civic Bodies
The Delhi government has given money to three local civic bodies.
This money is called a basic tax assignment.
The total payment in this instalment is Rs 1,850.66 crore.
The money can help collect garbage and repair local roads.
It can also help maintain streetlights and parks.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi received most of the money.
The New Delhi Municipal Council and Delhi Cantonment Board received smaller amounts.
Minister Ashish Sood said the government wants to improve Delhi’s urban services and provide financial support.
The Delhi government released Rs 1,850.66 crore to three civic bodies as a 2026-27 basic tax assignment instalment.
The funds will support garbage collection, road repairs, streetlights, parks, and other civic services.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi received Rs 1,820.40 crore, the largest share.
The New Delhi Municipal Council received Rs 17.95 crore, while the Delhi Cantonment Board received Rs 12.31 crore.
The government budgeted Rs 3,701.32 crore for basic tax assignments in 2026-27, with Rs 925.33 crore released earlier.
- Who
- The Delhi government, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, and three civic bodies: the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council, and Delhi Cantonment Board.
- What
- The government released Rs 1,850.66 crore as the second 2026-27 basic tax assignment instalment.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- When
- The release was announced on Wednesday during the 2026-27 financial year.
- Why
- The funds are intended to support core municipal services and civic works, including waste collection, road maintenance, streetlights, and parks.
Key facts
- Total instalment
- Rs 1,850.66 crore
- Budgeted BTA for 2026-27
- Rs 3,701.32 crore
- Earlier instalment
- Rs 925.33 crore
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi share
- Rs 1,820.40 crore
- New Delhi Municipal Council share
- Rs 17.95 crore
- Delhi Cantonment Board share
- Rs 12.31 crore
- Purpose
- Garbage collection and disposal, neighbourhood roads, streetlights, local parks, and other core civic works
Quotes
Ashish Sood
Delhi government's Urban Development Minister
“Our government is committed to transforming Delhi’s urban infrastructure and ensuring financial support for public welfare”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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