New Delhi, Oct 16 The Delhi government has approved Rs 445.08 crore for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to strengthen sanitation services, modernise waste management, and boost cleanliness drives across the national capital, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood said on Friday.
The fund will be released as the second instalment of financial assistance for 2026-27 under the scheme “Strengthening and Mechanisation of Conservancy and Sanitation Services”, Sood said in a statement.
Of the total amount, Rs 188.36 crore will be used to pay sanitation workers’ salaries, Rs 207.81 crore for daily operations and maintenance, and Rs 48.91 crore for new equipment and machinery, the statement said.
“A cleaner Delhi is our top priority. By providing timely funds for modern machines and worker salaries, we are ensuring that sanitation services run smoothly without any interruption,” Sood said.
(PTI News)
