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On November 15, 2025, Delhi’s Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood announced the release of ₹175 crore in special financial assistance to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The funds are intended to improve sanitation in the city by ensuring timely payment of contractors. During a meeting with Vishnu Garden residents, Minister Sood criticized the previous AAP government’s handling of the MCD, alleging mismanagement and incorrect contracts which negatively impacted the city’s sanitation system. He also encouraged residents to report sanitation issues directly to him. The news was published on November 16, 2025, on The Hindu’s e-paper.

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Delhi Government Releases ₹175 Crore to MCD for Sanitation Improvement

NEW DELHI – November 16, 2025 – The Delhi government has allocated ₹175 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) as special financial assistance aimed at bolstering the city’s sanitation efforts. Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood made the announcement Saturday, emphasizing the government’s commitment to improving waste management and sanitation throughout the capital.

The funds are specifically earmarked to ensure timely payments to contractors, addressing a critical need to maintain consistent and effective sanitation services.

During a meeting with residents of Vishnu Garden in West Delhi, Minister Sood highlighted the importance of community involvement in maintaining cleanliness. He encouraged residents to actively report instances of overflowing bins and stagnant water to him directly, enabling swift responses to address sanitation concerns.

Sood also took the opportunity to criticize the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s tenure at the MCD, alleging “incorrect contracts” and “mismanagement” that he claims led to a deterioration of the city’s sanitation system.

“The Delhi government is consistently working at multiple levels to strengthen the city’s sanitation system and improve waste management,” said Minister Sood.

The funds are expected to be deployed immediately to address pressing sanitation challenges across Delhi.

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