NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced a surplus budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year on Wednesday, projecting a net surplus of Rs 143.05 crore.
During the budget announcement, the council outlined its intent to install 2,000 CCTVs throughout Lutyens Delhi, while confirming that property tax rates will remain unchanged.
Presenting the budget at a special council meeting, NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra stated that for 2026-27, the council anticipates total receipts of Rs 5,953.07 crore and total expenditure of Rs 5,810.02 crore, continuing its tradition of surplus budgeting.
Chandra also highlighted plans for adding over 2,000 CCTV cameras as part of the Safe City initiative, along with the establishment of a world-class water supply control room, improvements to sewerage and drainage systems, and the implementation of AI-based flood prediction models.
“Our goal is to strike a balance between modern urban development and sustainability while preserving our heritage,” he said.
Chandra emphasized the NDMC’s role in the nation’s capital, stressing the importance of balancing modernization with environmental preservation to meet the needs of citizens, businesses, and visitors.
Key proposals include generating hydrogen and electricity from the sewage treatment plant at Bharti Nagar, expanding solar energy initiatives aiming for 100% renewable power by 2028, mechanized dust-free sanitation, and launching a Night Bazaar.
NDMC Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Chahal indicated that substantial investments are planned for education, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability in the 2026-27 budget.
For education, the council has allocated Rs 245.93 crore for comprehensive upgrades, focusing on foundational literacy and integrating artificial intelligence into smart classrooms.
Chahal also mentioned plans to streamline property tax rates in the upcoming months, aiming to announce uniform tax rates for residential and commercial properties soon.
“In terms of infrastructure, we are planning significant investments to reinforce essential utilities, with the electricity department receiving Rs 1,966.80 crore, of which Rs 360.07 crore is designated for capital works under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.”
A pilot project for 24X7 water supply is currently in progress in the Vinay Marg area, alongside a Rs 556 crore initiative for sewerage system rehabilitation through the Urban Development Fund.
On the environmental front, the NDMC is collaborating with TERI to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and is committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2028. Building on its recent recognition as a “Super Swachh League City” with a “5-Star Garbage-Free City Rating,” the council is expanding night-time mechanized cleaning and enhancing the Anupam Colony Zero-Waste Model.
On the social front, the NDMC plans to extend the Liberalized Medical Health Scheme to contractual employees, improve welfare benefits for SC/ST staff, and continue investments in school education, sports infrastructure, and skill training.
