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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has initiated a citywide desilting programme valued at INR 36 crore to prepare for the upcoming monsoon season. The initiative covers nearly 800 deep drains spread across multiple zones and focuses on improving drainage efficiency in flood-prone areas. Work orders for drains deeper than 4 feet are being issued, with phased timelines extending into the latter part of the year. The plan also introduces stricter monitoring, disposal timelines for excavated silt, and a verification-linked payment system to ensure execution discipline.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has begun implementing a desilting initiative with an allocation of INR 36 crore as part of its annual monsoon preparedness measures. The programme targets deep drains that have historically contributed to waterlogging across key parts of the capital during heavy rainfall. Advertisement
The desilting work covers 793 drains with a combined length of around 545 kilometres. These drains are more than 4 feet deep and fall under the jurisdiction of various MCD zones. Civic officials have stated that all administrative approvals and financial sanctions for the project are already in place, allowing work orders to be issued without delay.
The desilting exercise has been structured in two phases. The first phase is planned to be completed before the peak monsoon period, while the second phase will continue later in the year to address remaining stretches and maintenance requirements. This phased approach is intended to prioritise areas that experience recurrent flooding and traffic disruption during the rainy season.
Deputy commissioners have been assigned direct responsibility for supervising the desilting operations in their respective zones. They are required to ensure proper documentation of the work, including photographic records before and after desilting. The civic body has also laid down clear instructions for the handling and disposal of silt removed from the drains.
As per the guidelines, excavated silt must be removed from the site within three to five days to prevent it from being washed back into drains or causing secondary blockages. Contractors have been given a fixed timeline of 15 days to complete assigned work once complaints or drain locations are flagged.
The MCD has also strengthened its feedback and verification mechanism. Residents and stakeholders can report choked drains, after which inspections will be carried out. Payments to contractors will be released only after physical verification confirms that desilting has been completed as per specifications.
Delhi has faced repeated criticism in past monsoon seasons over incomplete desilting and poor coordination among civic agencies. The current initiative seeks to address those concerns through tighter oversight and defined accountability at the zone level.
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