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Delhi to Shine: Rekha Gupta Government Unlocks Treasury for MCD, Releases ₹1,850 Crore Installment.
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News18•23-09-2026, 17:26
Delhi to Shine: Rekha Gupta Government Unlocks Treasury for MCD, Releases ₹1,850 Crore Installment.
- •The Delhi government has decided to provide significant financial assistance to the capital's three local bodies for the financial year 2026-27.
- •Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood announced the release of ₹1,850.66 crore as the second installment under the Basic Tax Assignment (BTA) to municipal bodies.
- •The largest share of this amount, ₹1,820.40 crore, will go to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), with NDMC receiving ₹17.95 crore and Delhi Cantonment Board ₹12.31 crore.
- •This fund will be used to improve basic civic amenities, including waste management, road maintenance, street lights, and parks.
- •The Delhi government has instructed local bodies to use the released amount solely for public interest works and maintain financial discipline.
Key Questions Answered
The Delhi government approved the release of ₹1,850.66 crore as the second installment under the Basic Tax Assignment (BTA) for local bodies for the financial year 2026-27.
Out of the total ₹1,850.66 crore second installment, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will receive the largest share, amounting to ₹1,820.40 crore.
The funds will be utilized for waste collection and disposal, repair and maintenance of local roads, provision of street lights, park maintenance, and the operation of primary schools and local health dispensaries.
