New Delhi: Delhi govt on Tuesday increased its budgetary support to Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by 19.6%, signalling a strong push to strengthen civic infrastructure and urban services in the capital.An amount of Rs 11,266 crore has been earmarked for the civic body for FY 2026–27, up from Rs 10,537 crore in the ongoing fiscal. Additionally, a special provision of Rs 1,000 crore has been made for improving internal roads and repairing stretches in residential colonies, taking the overall increase to Rs 2,063 crore.This marks the second consecutive year of enhanced allocation for MCD under BJP-led Delhi govt. In 2025–26, MCD received a 25% hike — an increase of Rs 2,114 crore — compared to Rs 8,423 crore allocated in 2024–25.Presenting the budget, chief minister Rekha Gupta said the allocation reflects govt’s commitment to strengthening urban governance. “The amount allocated to MCD is significantly higher compared to previous years. We have also proposed financial assistance of Rs 146 crore for New Delhi Municipal Council and Delhi Cantonment Board. The vision of ‘Viksit Delhi – Harit Delhi’ will gain triple speed through the triple engine,” she said.An amount of Rs 204 crore has been allotted to MCD and Rs 300 crore to PWD for pollution-control measures. Overall allocation under the scheme will be Rs 2,300 crore, which will be disbursed over three to four years.CM also announced separate allocations to boost waste management systems. These include increasing the daily capacity of waste processing facilities, establishing biogas plants, and mitigating pollution through the procurement of mechanical road sweepers, litter pickers, anti-smog guns and water sprinklers.Highlighting govt’s focus on tackling legacy waste, Gupta said, “The mountains of garbage in Delhi are not a problem of one day; they have been the result of years of insufficient waste disposal. But today, our govt has resolved to change this situation.”Efforts are underway to increase waste processing capacity from 7,000 metric tonnes to 15,000 metric tonnes per day, she added. To achieve this, govt plans to expand the waste-to-energy (WTE) plants at Narela, Okhla, Ghazipur and Tehkhand. Progress in biomining of legacy waste has already been recorded, with reduction levels of 16% at Ghazipur, 54% at Bhalaswa and 68% at Okhla, Gupta said.Focusing on treating cattle waste, govt plans to process 1,500 tonnes of cow dung generated daily through biogas plants. Currently, a significant portion of such waste is dumped into drains, leading to sanitation and environmental concerns.Addressing the issue of stray animals, CM announced plans to establish shelters or dog homes where animals can be housed, fed and treated. Additionally, Rs 14 crore has been allocated for setting up 10 new gaushalas. “We are working for the welfare of all living beings, which is why projects have been planned for them too,” Gupta said.
