Decisions cover water supply, sewerage, road lighting, EV promotion, healthcare, education, parking and solid waste management
New Delhi: Delhi Cabinet Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh chaired the sixth meeting of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), where several key decisions were approved to strengthen civic infrastructure, improve public services and enhance facilities across the NDMC area.
A significant decision was taken regarding water connections in the Dhobi Ghat area. Connections registered under the commercial category will now be converted to the domestic category, providing relief to eligible consumers. The Council also approved the construction of a new water supply control room to strengthen monitoring and management of the water distribution system.
The meeting further approved measures for replacement of old water pipelines, rehabilitation and de-silting of the existing sewer network, and procurement of state-of-the-art sewer-cleaning machines equipped with water-recycling technology.
Focus on roads, electricity and EV infrastructure
To improve public safety and urban infrastructure, the Council approved measures to strengthen road lighting and eliminate dark spots in the NDMC area.
As part of electricity-system modernisation, smart metering was approved. The Council also cleared a 50% discount on parking fees for electric vehicles, aimed at encouraging the adoption of cleaner mobility.
Relief was also approved for domestic and Dhobi Ghat water consumers under a one-time amnesty scheme, including relief from late-payment surcharge subject to the applicable conditions.
Healthcare and education initiatives
In the healthcare sector, the Council approved the establishment of a 50-bed AYUSH Hospital and Research Centre at Sarojini Nagar.
For the education and examination infrastructure, approval was granted for setting up a modern computer-based examination centre at Moti Bagh, aimed at providing upgraded facilities for computer-based examinations.
Waste management and smart parking
The Council also approved the Solid Waste Management Bye-Laws, 2026, providing an updated framework for solid waste management in the NDMC area.
An Intelligent Integrated Parking System was also approved to modernise parking management and improve convenience for residents and visitors.
Other infrastructure-related decisions included the construction and maintenance of bus queue shelters and the replacement of seven public escalators in Connaught Place.
The meeting also considered and approved proposals concerning recruitment rules, sanctioned posts and human-resource strengthening across various NDMC departments.
The meeting was attended by Bansuri Swaraj, NDMC Chairman Shri Keshav Dwivedi, NDMC Vice Chairman Shri Kuljeet Chahal, along with NDMC members and senior officials.
The decisions taken at the meeting cover a wide range of civic services, with a focus on upgrading infrastructure, improving public convenience, strengthening essential services and introducing technology-driven solutions across New Delhi.
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