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The New Delhi Municipal Council has presented a surplus budget for the 2026-27 financial year, projecting a net surplus of INR 143.05 crore while keeping property tax rates unchanged. The budget outlines total receipts of INR 5,953.07 crore against an expenditure of INR 5,810.02 crore, continuing NDMC's surplus-driven fiscal approach. Key announcements include the installation of over 2,000 CCTV cameras across Lutyens Delhi under the Safe City initiative, major investments in power and water infrastructure, and an aggressive push towards renewable energy. The civic body has also prioritised education, environmental sustainability and modern urban services, while aiming to balance development with heritage conservation and citizen welfare.
The New Delhi Municipal Council has presented a surplus budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, projecting a net surplus of INR 143.05 crore. The civic body has estimated total receipts of INR 5,953.07 crore and total expenditure of INR 5,810.02 crore, continuing its long-standing practice of maintaining a surplus budget. Property tax rates will remain unchanged for the year, providing relief to residents and businesses in the NDMC area. Advertisement
A major highlight of the budget is the proposal to install over 2,000 additional CCTV cameras across Lutyens Delhi as part of the Safe City project. The initiative is aimed at strengthening public safety and surveillance in the heart of the national capital. Alongside this, NDMC plans to establish a world-class water supply control room, rehabilitate ageing sewerage and drainage systems, and introduce artificial intelligence-based flood prediction models to improve urban resilience.
The budget places strong emphasis on sustainable development. Key proposals include hydrogen and electricity generation from the sewage treatment plant at Bharti Nagar, expansion of solar energy capacity, and a target to shift to 100 per cent renewable power by 2028. Environmental measures also include mechanised dust-free sanitation, Miyawaki afforestation, smart irrigation systems, night-time mechanised cleaning of markets and the launch of a Night Bazaar to promote economic activity.
Significant allocations have been made for core infrastructure. The electricity department has been allocated INR 1,966.80 crore, including INR 360.07 crore for capital works under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. On the water front, a pilot project for 24x7 water supply is underway in the Vinay Marg area, while sewerage system rehabilitation projects worth INR 556 crore are being implemented under the Urban Development Fund.
Education and social welfare have also received focused attention. An allocation of INR 245.93 crore has been made for upgrading education infrastructure, with emphasis on foundational literacy, artificial intelligence integration and smart classrooms. NDMC also plans to extend healthcare benefits to contractual employees, enhance welfare measures for SC and ST staff, and continue investments in sports infrastructure, skill development and community services, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and sustainable urban governance.
Source - PTI
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