Delhi Economic Survey 2025-26: Funding Rises, Effective Utilisation Crucial

The Delhi Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights improved funding for the MCD, emphasizing the need for effective utilisation and coordination to enhance urban services like cleaner streets, schools, and public health. Funding for local bodies under BTA and sectors such as education and health has seen significant increases.

The Delhi Economic Survey 2025-26 has unveiled a notable increase in funding allocations for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, spotlighting the importance of coordination among agencies to make the most of these funds.

The survey, tabled in the Assembly by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, emphasizes that despite the financial boost, efficient use of resources remains key to achieving cleaner streets, better educational institutions, and improved public health services.

With overall devolutions to local bodies rising to Rs 6,897.01 crore and significant sector-wise increments, the survey underlines increased support for urban development, education, and health crucial to supporting Delhi's nearly complete urbanization and strained civic infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies.)