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June 6, 2025
Delhi is undergoing a marked transformation in governance, thanks to improved coordination between the BJP-led Central Government, the Delhi Government, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, according to Public Works and Water Minister Parvesh Verma.
Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Verma highlighted that the capital is experiencing a shift in administrative functioning, with a focus on efficiency, cooperation, and timely execution. “For the first time, governance in Delhi is progressing without political friction or blame games. The results are visible – no excuses, no delays, only delivery,” he stated.
Verma pointed to the achievements of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, particularly a major desilting initiative that has cleared over 15 lakh metric tonnes of silt from key drains across Delhi. He said that efforts are underway to remove encroachments along drains to ensure smooth water flow during the monsoon.
To support these operations, 156 new staff positions have been approved, enhancing departmental capacity.
On the infrastructure side, the PWD has rolled out a reformed road tendering process, beginning in the Delhi University area. “We’ve issued 35 separate tenders for desilting projects. Already, 35% of work on stormwater drains is complete, and we’re on track to finish the rest by June 15,” he said.
Further improvements include the resurfacing of 100 km of roads, installation of 2,500 new streetlights, and the illumination of 90% of previously dark areas. Verma also revealed that arbitration clauses have been removed from new tenders to avoid past project delays, such as those seen in the Barapullah flyover case.
In a significant push to overhaul water services, Verma announced a new integrated management system under the Delhi Jal Board, titled ‘One City, One Control Room, One Number,’ aimed at streamlining issue redressal.
Water distribution will now be aligned with population needs, illegal water tapping is being addressed, and household water bills could see reductions of up to 90%. Additionally, a new sewer master plan is in development, and the billing software is being upgraded for greater transparency.
A major infrastructure goal includes connecting all 1,800 unauthorised colonies in the city to the sewer network by 2027. “This is a first-of-its-kind promise with a definitive timeline,” Verma affirmed.
The minister emphasized that these reforms are evidence of a new era in Delhi’s governance—driven by collaboration, accountability, and action.
Source: The Tribune