Archive · 17 Nov 2025
MCD Boosts Sanitation and Air Quality with NCAP Funds
Delhi's city government is using money from a special national program to make the city cleaner and healthier.
They've bought 28 big water sprinklers for streets and are getting 14 special road-cleaning machines.
They will also put sprinklers on 27 water trucks.
Some of the money will also be used by another city group.
These actions are to help make the air less polluted and the city healthier for everyone.
MCD is utilizing Rs. 33.74 crore from the National Clean Air Program (NCAP) for sanitation and air quality initiatives.
28 multifunction sprinklers have been procured and are in operation for street cleaning and dust suppression.
Procurement of 14 Mechanical Road Sweeping Machines (MRSMs) is underway with supplies expected within three months.
Sprinkling systems will be installed on 27 truck-mounted water tankers using NCAP funds.
The remaining Rs. 8.25 crore will be handled by the New Delhi Municipal Council for its works.
- Who
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
- What
- Utilizing National Clean Air Program (NCAP) funds to enhance sanitation and air quality through the procurement of modern cleaning machinery and dust suppression initiatives.
- When
- Funds received and being deployed; letter of intent for MRSMs issued October 15; supplies expected within three months.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To curb air pollution, reduce particulate matter, enhance public health outcomes, and improve urban sanitation.
NCAP Fund Utilization
Challenges in Fund Utilization
Procurement of Equipment
NCAP Fund Utilization
The MCD is actively utilizing NCAP funds by procuring 28 multifunction sprinklers and plans to acquire 14 Mechanical Road Sweeping Machines (MRSMs) with a comprehensive operation and maintenance contract.
Challenges in Fund Utilization
The procurement of MRSMs faced delays due to the requirement of Standing Committee approval for purchases exceeding Rs. 5 crore and a re-invitation of bids due to rate expiry.
Fund Allocation and Usage
NCAP Fund Utilization
The full Rs. 33.74 crore allocated under NCAP has been received and is being deployed for various initiatives including sprinklers, MRSMs, and truck-mounted water tankers.
Challenges in Fund Utilization
A portion of the remaining Rs. 8.25 crore of the fund will be handled by the New Delhi Municipal Council for its works, indicating a distributed approach to fund management.
- NCAP Fund Allocation
- Rs. 33.74 crore
- Funds Received
- Rs. 33.74 crore
- Sprinklers Procured
- 28 multifunction sprinklers
- Mechanical Road Sweeping Machines (MRSMs) Planned
- 14 units
- Sprinkling Systems on Tankers
- 27 truck-mounted water tankers
- Works by New Delhi Municipal Council
- Rs. 8.25 crore
- MRSM Letter of Intent Issued
- October 15