India, Feb. 2 -- The Union government has earmarked Rs.1,368.88 crore for improving Delhi's water supply network during 2026-27, of which Rs.988.88 crore has been provided under the externally aided projects such as the one in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), according to Union budget documents tabled by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday.

The allocation has been made under the externally aided projects central sector for 2026-27 for "Delhi water supply improvement", marking a sharp rise from the Rs.600 crore provided under the budget estimates (BE) for 2025-26. The revised estimates (RE) for 2025-26 stood at Rs.264.31 crore.

The project is being implemented with Japanese assistance through ...