Delhi Government takes major step towards clean and dust-free Capital; releases ₹500 crore to Municipal Corporation of Delhi

New Delhi, 30 January 2026 : In a major initiative aimed at making Delhi a clean, hygienic and pollution-free capital, the Delhi Government has approved a one-time financial assistance of ₹500 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The assistance has been released to strengthen the city’s sanitation system and effectively curb dust-related pollution.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the funds will be utilised for sanitation works and minor road repairs, including pothole filling and patch repairs, to reduce dust generation across the city. She further announced that, in order to ensure long-term strengthening of the sanitation infrastructure, the Delhi Government will continue to provide regular annual financial assistance of ₹300 crore to the Municipal Corporation in the coming years.

A high-level review meeting was held at the Delhi Secretariat on Friday under the chairpersonship of the Chief Minister. The meeting was attended by Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood, Mayor of Delhi Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh, Chairperson of the Standing Committee Smt. Satya Sharma, Leader of the House Pravesh Wahi, Chief Secretary Rajiv Verma, Municipal Commissioner Shri Sanjeev Khirwar, along with senior officers of the Delhi Government and the Municipal Corporation.

After the meeting, the Chief Minister said that a portion of the ₹500 crore assistance will be used to clear long-pending dues of agencies engaged in waste management, enabling uninterrupted and efficient sanitation services. Another portion will be utilised to meet the recurring deficit in garbage collection and transportation, while funds will also be used to remove accumulated waste from areas where contractors are currently not operational.

The amount will additionally be spent on minor road repairs and dust-control measures, including filling of potholes and small patch repairs, to address dust pollution at its source.

The Chief Minister directed the Municipal Corporation to ensure that the entire amount is utilised strictly for the approved purposes and not diverted to any other scheme. She further instructed that all financial rules must be adhered to, with regular monitoring of expenditure and mandatory submission of progress reports and utilisation certificates.

The Chief Minister emphasised that making Delhi clean and pollution-free is essential for achieving the vision of a “Viksit Delhi”. She noted that dust generated from uncollected waste significantly contributes to air pollution and underscored the need for a robust and efficient sanitation system.

She directed the Municipal Corporation to further strengthen garbage collection mechanisms and stated that the Delhi Government is providing additional funds for the procurement of modern sanitation equipment to ensure faster and more effective cleaning operations.

The Chief Minister also instructed the setting up of new waste-to-energy plants and the upgradation of existing facilities. Emphasising the proper utilisation of green waste, she directed that modern waste-processing machines be installed in every Assembly constituency. She added that improved waste management and simplified systems for segregation and collection of wet and dry waste would play a crucial role in encouraging public participation and maintaining cleanliness across the capital.