MCD clears Rs 17,583 crore Budget for 2026–27, sanitation gets top billing

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has approved a Rs 17,583 crore budget for 2026-27. Sanitation and waste management are central to this plan. Significant funds are allocated for clearing landfill sites and improving urban cleanliness. The budget also includes tax relief for rural homeowners and welfare schemes for municipal staff. Public health infrastructure will see expansion.