Delhi: ₹263-crore drain approved to tackle waterlogging in four constituencies
The Delhi government has approved a ₹263-crore drainage project to mitigate chronic waterlogging in four assembly constituencies. The project is scheduled for completion by December 2027 and aims to provide a permanent infrastructure solution for the region.
Why it matters
This project addresses critical urban infrastructure challenges in a densely populated area, directly impacting the safety and mobility of residents.
The Economic Finance Committee (EFC), chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday approved a 4.5-kilometre-long, ₹263-crore drain to protect four Assembly constituencies, including Kirari, from waterlogging. The project is expected to be completed by December 2027, according to an official release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).
“This is not merely the construction of a drain, but a major step towards providing better drainage and safer mobility to lakhs of people living across the four Assembly constituencies,” Ms. Gupta said, as per the release.
Minister for Irrigation and Flood Control Parvesh Sahib Singh and senior officials of the department were also present at the EFC meeting held at the Delhi Secretariat.
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