All 357 Delhi villages brought under urbanisation process
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that all 357 villages in the capital have been brought under the urbanisation process. This initiative aims to integrate these areas into a structured planning framework to improve infrastructure and civic amenities.
Why it matters
Urbanisation of rural areas is a significant administrative shift that impacts land use, infrastructure development, and the quality of life for residents in Delhi's periphery.
All 357 Delhi villages brought under urbanisation process left Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the thanksgiving ceremony on the implementation of 'Same work, Same pay' for Multi-tasking staff workers. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4vopco/article71617788.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261023083L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta speaks during the thanksgiving ceremony on the implementation of 'Same work, Same pay' for Multi-tasking staff (MTS) workers of the public health department at Kedarnath Sahni Auditorium, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Photo/ Neeraj) New Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said 48 villages had been cleared for urbanisation, bringing all 357 villages listed in the Capital’s revenue records under the urbanisation process. Of these, 309 have already been declared urban. The remaining 48 received clearance from the Delhi Development Authority in February 2026 and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Standing Committee in May, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office.
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