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NDMC Unveils 2026–27 Surplus Budget With No Property Tax Hike

The council prioritizes accelerated capital upgrades across core services.

Overview

  • NDMC projects total receipts of Rs 5,953.07 crore and expenditure of Rs 5,810.02 crore for 2026–27, yielding a net surplus of Rs 143.05 crore without any new levy.
  • Capital spending rises sharply with BE capex at Rs 943.84 crore, including Rs 1,966.80 crore for the electricity department with Rs 360.07 crore under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and a 24x7 water-supply pilot at Vinay Marg.
  • Drainage and sewer upgrades advance through a Rs 556 crore rehabilitation plan, with 10 km of lines already repaired via trenchless technology and 30 km more planned.
  • Public safety plans include integrating more than 2,000 CCTV cameras with the Integrated Command and Control Centre, building on 82 cameras already linked with Delhi Police.
  • Green and social initiatives feature a 100% renewable power target by 2028, hydrogen and electricity generation from the Bharti Nagar STP in collaboration with TERI, Rs 245.93 crore for AI-enabled school upgrades, and extended medical cover for contractual staff.