India, Feb. 17 -- The Delhi government has approved financial assistance amounting to several thousand crore rupees for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to support road infrastructure, sanitation services, municipal schools and community facilities.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the allocations are intended to strengthen local civic infrastructure and improve service delivery. "The overall development of Delhi depends on strong and empowered local bodies," she said, adding that funds have also been earmarked under the Chief Minister's Development Fund (CMDF).

According to officials, proposals worth approximately Rs.1,330 crore have been prepared for the financial year 2026-27 for the construction, repair and strengthening of r...