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Delhi Government Approves Rs 445 Crore for MCD Sanitation Services
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News18•16-10-2026, 23:00
Delhi Government Approves Rs 445 Crore for MCD Sanitation Services
- •The Delhi government approved Rs 445.08 crore for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to enhance sanitation and waste management.
- •The funds represent the second instalment of financial assistance for 2026-27 under the sanitation strengthening scheme.
- •Out of the total amount, Rs 188.36 crore is allocated for sanitation workers salaries and Rs 207.81 crore for daily operations.
- •An additional Rs 48.91 crore will be invested in acquiring new equipment and machinery to boost cleanliness drives.
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The Delhi government approved Rs 445.08 crore for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to strengthen sanitation services, modernise waste management, and boost cleanliness drives.
Out of the total amount, Rs 188.36 crore is designated for sanitation workers' salaries, Rs 207.81 crore for daily operations and maintenance, and Rs 48.91 crore for new equipment and machinery.
The funds will be released as the second instalment of financial assistance for the 2026-27 period under the scheme titled “Strengthening and Mechanisation of Conservancy and Sanitation Services”.
