The capital sanctioned a Rs 622 crore plan, adding a 4.7‑km RCC wall on the Yamuna and new silt‑disposal schemes to boost drainage resilience.
Delhi cleared projects worth Rs 622 crore to reinforce its flood‑control and drainage network, a decision taken at the Flood Control Board’s 40th meeting.
The package features a 4.7‑km reinforced cement concrete wall along a vulnerable stretch of the Yamuna and three separate schemes for the scientific disposal of silt removed from city drains.
These measures aim to strengthen the capital’s ability to manage heavy rains and reduce flood risk in low‑lying areas.
Delhi approves Rs 263 crore drain plan for Kirari, where over 100 unauthorised colonies lack sewerage and the area sinks in sewage during monsoon.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated projects worth approximately Rs 9,000 crore to accelerate Yamuna rejuvenation and improve water infrastructure.
Delhi's MCD will start paying ₹70 crore to 5.1 lakh students for uniforms and school bags this week, each receiving ₹1,370 via DBT.
HFCL’s board has added ₹820 crore to its fibre‑related spending, bringing total planned investment for optical fibre, cable and preform manufacturing to roughly ₹1,800 crore.