New Delhi, January 07th, 2026. Under the vision of Hon’ble Narendra Modi Ji Viksit Bharat @2047, today the NDMC organized “NDMC Budget 2026-27” presentations in its Special Council Meeting held at NDMC Council Room Palika Kendra, New Delhi. This meeting was presided over by Shri Parvesh Verma, Minister of Govt. of NCT of Delhi and MLA (New Delhi) and attended by Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, MP-New Delhi, Shri Kuljeet Singh Chahal, Vice Chairperson NDMC along with other Members of Council – Shri Anil Valmiki, Smt. Sarita Tomar, Shri Dinesh Pratap Singh and Shri Rakesh Kumar, Secretary/Financial Advisor, NDMC.
The NDMC Budget 2026-27 was presented in the Special Council Meeting by Shri Keshav Chandra- Chairman NDMC.
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“The New Delhi Municipal Council is at the heart of our nation’s capital and we must strike a balance between modernization and environmental preservation while addressing the needs of our citizens, businesses and visitors alike said Shri Parvesh Verma, Minister of Govt. of NCT of Delhi and MLA (New Delhi)
“The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is undertaking a comprehensive transformation of its urban infrastructure aligning with “Vision @ 2047” to build a sustainable, resilient and future-ready city said Ms. BansuriSwaraj, MP-New Delhi,
This budget reflects our continued commitment to transform New Delhi into a city that not only preserves its rich heritage but also embraces innovation, sustainability and inclusive growth with the concept of “Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi” on the vision and thoughts of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi JI” said Shri Kehsav Chandra, Chairman New Delhi Municipal Council.
NDMC is in the process of transforming the NDMC as most progressive municipality of India in terms of sustainability and self-reliance. We will build a New Delhi that stands as a lighthouse of modernity, sustainability and civic responsibility”, i.e the benchmark and goal decided by our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji said Shri Kuljeet Singh Chahal, Vice Chairperson, New Delhi Municipal Council.
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After the presentation of the budget, Shri Chahal, Vice Chairperson congratulate team of the NDMC for preparing the budget on the principles of Viksit Bharat @2047 visions of Hon’ble Prime Minister.
While explaining the highlights of Budget, Chairman, NDMC Shri Keshav Chandra and Vice-Chairman, NDMC Shri Kuljeet Singh Chahal said that NDMC has created an “Innovation Fund” in line with the Government of India’s vision to promote innovative initiatives and adoption of new technologies.
Shri Kuljeet Singh Chahal explained that in the field of education, NDMC has a strong team of 300 AI-trained students. He said “Aspirational India in AI” refers to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) with India’s national drive for development, creating a “Double AI” engine for growth where technology empowers the aspirations. In collaboration with Homi Lab, hands-on workshops have been conducted on AI Basics, more than 15 AI tools, and their responsible use to make students future-ready.
Shri Chahal further elaborated that 2026 is the year of “AI for All” program will be expanded from Classes 7 to 12. He stated that Navyug School, Pandara Road is being developed as a City Model School, which is expected to be completed in 2026–27. It has also been decided to develop Navyug School, Sarojini Nagar as a model school. He said that a dedicated division is being formed for all engineering works of schools, and a committee will be constituted in January for the annual inspection of each school, which will implement infrastructure requirements during the summer vacation. In addition, a complete IT solution will be provided through an End-to-End School Life Solution Module, covering everything from online admissions to a Management Information System (MIS) for students’ entire academic life. World-class education is being implemented in NDMC schools under the “Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi” framework. Under the PM Poshan Scheme, nutritious mid-day meals will now be provided. The Alumni Model is also being finalized, and under sports infrastructure development, training is being imparted in 10 sports by 14 specialized coaches.
Shri Kuljeet Singh Chahal informed that under the Safe City Project, CCTV integration has been carried out in coordination with Delhi Police. So far, 82 cameras have been connected to the ICCC, and more than 2,000 additional cameras will be integrated. Under public amenities, all public toilets will be converted into eco-friendly, revenue-based, state-of-the-art designs. Seven Smart Pink Toilets have already been constructed, and more are proposed.
Further, Chairman, NDMC Shri Keshav Chandra informed that in the areas of water conservation and irrigation, a Multi-Purpose Smart Irrigation System is being implemented, under which dedicated lines and hydrants are being laid using alternative water sources. This will meet requirements such as dense irrigation, footpath washing, and green belt irrigation. In the current year, this system is being implemented on 11 roads, and in 2026–27 it is proposed to be extended to 13 roads and 3 major gardens. Along with this, 5 closed open wells, 5 borewells, and 5 underground storage tanks are being revived.
Shri Kuljeet Singh Chahal said for improving air quality, under the “Dust Free NDMC” campaign, the cleaning system is being transformed from manual sweeping to a vacuum-based mechanized cleaning system. Along with this, regular washing of trees, mist spray systems, and installation of static and dynamic anti-smog guns at identified locations are being undertaken. Adopting advanced technology, hydrogen and electricity are being generated through a decentralized STP in Bharti Nagar, making the plant self-sustainable.
Shri Kuljeet Singh Chahal said that NDMC is today among the greenest municipalities in the country, and the Budget 2026–27 further strengthens this identity and make meaningful. Under Green NDMC, Miyawaki forestry is being promoted in the horticulture sector. A park near Nazaf Khan Road, Lodhi Colony is being developed as a Miyawaki forest. For city beautification, 5.53 lakh tulip bulbs will be planted, a large number of which have been developed in-house and in Palampur under the “Make in India” initiative. A Tulip Festival is also proposed. Under the plantation drive, 3,500 trees, 29,93,429 shrubs, and 502 bamboo plants have already been planted, and in 2026–27 the target is to plant 5,100 trees and 4,71,150 shrubs. For irrigation using treated effluent, 10 decentralized STPs are already operational, and 12 new STPs and 5 ETPs are proposed.
Shri Keshav Chandra said that with the objective of ensuring 24×7 cleanliness in the city is main theme of the NDMC and a night-time cleanliness drive has been implemented as a pilot project in Khan Market, CP Area, Prithviraj Road Market, Sarojini Nagar, Bengali Market, and Janpath Market. For its expansion across the entire NDMC area, the procurement process for heavy and light machinery and water jets is underway. To enhance road safety, under the Paint with Solar Charge Initiative, photo-luminescent paint is being used on selected roads, signages, and floors.
He further said the through effective monsoon management, the goal of a water-logging-free NDMC has been largely achieved. A contributory drainage master plan is being prepared for the next 25 years. For modernization of sewerage infrastructure, repairs of 10 kilometers of sewer lines have been completed using trenchless technology, and rehabilitation of an additional 30 kilometers of lines is planned.
Shri Keshav Chandra informed that in the electricity sector, NDMC has been selected for the RDSS Scheme, under which a Digi-Locker-linked Smart Load Sanction Portal and a world-class SCADA Center at Panchkuian Road will be established. Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a feasibility study for rooftop solar is underway, and NDMC has taken concrete steps toward shifting to 100% renewable energy by 2028.
He said for the promotion of art and culture, under the Public Art & Culture Policy, initiatives such as “Art with Heart,” a Creative Hub, and theme-based sculptures are proposed. The conservation of the Gole Market heritage building and the Veerangana Museum Project are targeted for completion in 2026–27. Under market redevelopment, proposals include infrastructure upgrades, universal accessibility, façade standardization, night cleaning, and the introduction of night bazaars.
Shri Kuljeet Singh Chahal further informed that giving priority to employee welfare, the benevolent fund relief for SC/ST employees has been increased from Rs. 50,000 to Rs.75,000. The process of implementing a liberalized medical health scheme for contractual employees is underway.
Shri Chahal also informed that no increase has been made in property tax rates in the Budget 2026–27, providing direct relief to citizens.
Shri Keshav Chandra informed that the “Anupam Colony Zero-Waste Model” has been successfully implemented and it is proposed to replicate it in 15 other colonies. To strengthen water supply, drainage, and sewerage, water connections are being provided in 34 JJ clusters under the Har Ghar Jal Yojana – AMRUT 2.0. A 24×7 water supply pilot project is in progress at Vinay Marg, and Rs.556 crore will be released under the Urban Development Fund in 2026–27.
The Chairman, NDMC presented the Annual Budget 2026-27 with Financial Projections as following:
● The total receipts of the Budget Estimates 2026-27 are Rs.5953.07 Crore against Rs.5689.27 Crore provided in Revised Estimate 2025-26. The total actual receipts in 2024-25 were Rs.5060.57 Crore.
● The BE 2026-27 for the revenue receipts are Rs.5211.92Crore against Rs.4964.73Crore provided in RE 2025-26 and actual of Rs.4606.56Crore in 2024-25.
● The BE 2026-27 for capital receipts are Rs.741.15 Crore against Rs.724.54 Crore provided in RE 2025-26 and actual of Rs.454.01 Crore in 2024-25.
● The total expenditure for BE 2026-27 are Rs.5810.02Crore against Rs.5484.15Crore provided in RE 2025-26 and actual of Rs.4678.45Crore in 2024-25.
● The BE for revenue expenditure in 2026-27 are Rs.4866.18 Crore against Rs.4897.61 Crore provided in RE 2025-26 and actual of Rs.4556.72 Crore in 2024-25. The capital expenditure is projected at Rs.943.84 Crore in BE 2026-27 against Rs.586.54 Crore in RE 2025-26 and actual of Rs.121.73 Crore in 2024-25.
The total revenue receipts from Electricity Distribution Strategic Business Unit (EDSBU) have been projected in RE 2025-26 at Rs.1914.25 crore as against actual Rs.2225.90 crore in the year 2024-25. The projections for BE 2026-27 are at Rs.1953.42 crore.
NDMC is expecting to collect Property Tax of Rs.1200 crore in Revised Estimates 2025-26 and Rs.1290 crore in BE 2026-27.
The actual receipts in 2024-25 for Licence Fee from Municipal Properties stood at Rs.757.48 crore. The Projections for RE 2025-26 are at Rs.850.21 crore and BE 2026-27 are at Rs.945.21 crore.
