New Delhi, July 6 -- In a move to fast-track the cleaning of the Yamuna river and rejuvenate and boost drinking water supply, the Rekha Gupta Government has empowered the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) with increased financial autonomy, requiring no cabinet approvals for clearing projects worth '50 crore.
The DJB will now be able to independently execute projects worth crores of rupees for which no cabinet approval will be required for spending from budget allocations, according to a statement issued by the Delhi Government.
The DJB has been authorised to sanction all projects with an estimated cost of more than '50 crore independently, the statement said.
Also, under the revised provisions, the DJB chairperson can approve projects worth up to '5...