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Delhi Begins Establishing Mini Secretariats and Boosts Officials' Spending Authority

Delegated spending powers for department heads are being rolled out to make services more accessible under a Rs 1 lakh crore budget

Overview

  • District magistrates have been tasked with identifying land and starting site selection for mini secretariats in all 11 districts
  • Delhi Development Authority and Jal Board officers will now join district-level grievance hearings to streamline interagency coordination
  • Heads of Departments and Administrative Secretaries have received enhanced financial authority, including direct procurement powers and the ability to appoint consultants for faster project rollout
  • The administration has underscored that its record Rs 1 lakh crore budget underpins these reforms and will prevent funding shortfalls in ongoing works
  • Additional directives include clearing all pending Kanwar Yatra payments within three months and designating sites for cow shelters in each district