India, Jan. 31 -- The Delhi Government on Friday approved and released one-time financial assistance of Rs 500 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The fund is released to tackle sanitation gaps and curb dust-related pollution.

The monetary disbursement is aimed at strengthening garbage management, clearing pending dues, and carrying out minor road repairs to reduce dust generation across the city.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the assistance marks a decisive step towards making Delhi clean, hygienic, and pollution-free. She also announced that the Government will provide regular annual financial support of Rs 300 crore to the MCD to ensure long-term strengthening of the city's sanitation infrastructure.

The decision wa...