India, Nov. 5 -- New Delhi

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has released more than Rs.735 crore in funds for sewer and water projects across Delhi, water minister Parvesh Verma said on Tuesday, to promote equitable and need-based development.

A total of 68 constituencies will get funds under the plan. The Delhi Cantonment and New Delhi assembly constituencies have not been included in the DJB's list as sewer and water projects there are managed by the Cantonment Board and the New Delhi Municipal Council, respectively.

"The DJB has released Rs.735 crore directly to constituencies to ensure faster work, cleaner execution, and greater accountability. We have provided even more funds overall, but this time they have been released in a decentralis...