In a significant move to boost local development, all Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) councillors will now receive an annual budget of ₹2 crore for their respective wards. The funds will be disbursed in four quarterly installments.
Details of the Budget
The announcement was made during a special house meeting on Wednesday by Standing Committee Chairman Satya Sharma, who presented the revised budget estimates for 2025-26 and the budget proposals for 2026-27. Each councillor will now have a dedicated annual fund of ₹2 crore, a substantial increase from the previous allocation of ₹25-40 lakh per year.
Purpose of the Funds
Councillors can utilize the budget for a wide range of development activities, including:
- Repair and construction of roads, lanes, and culverts
- Installation and maintenance of streetlights and high-mast lighting
- Beautification of parks, playgrounds, and public spaces
- Plantation drives, playground equipment, and boundary walls
- Maintenance of MCD schools, toilets, drinking water facilities, community centers, and libraries
- Upgradation of MCD dispensaries, waiting sheds, and office furniture
A data entry operator will also be provided to each councillor to ensure smooth management of the funds. Additionally, the mayor’s fund will be increased from ₹12 crore to ₹15 crore, and the Standing Committee Chairman’s fund will rise from ₹10 crore to ₹15 crore.
Councillors Welcome the Move
Senior councillor Yogesh Verma noted that the new allocation would help expedite long-pending projects such as repairing broken roads and culverts, which previously required prolonged delays. The initiative is expected to significantly improve infrastructure and public amenities across Delhi wards.
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