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Delhi govt proposes 100% funding for city parks, gardens
The Delhi government has proposed replacing the 90:10 cost-sharing model with 100% government funding for park and garden projects. It would increase maintenance and development grants and channel funds through the Delhi Parks and Gardens Society to RWAs, NGOs, and registered societies. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the move as expanding green cover and improving the urban environment.
Why It Matters
If approved, the proposal could broaden community participation in park upkeep and enhance Delhi's green cover and urban environment.
Timeline
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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta comments on the initiative
May 11, 2026
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said the initiative will expand green cover, aid in pollution control, and improve the overall urban environment.
Rationale: widening participation and upkeep
May 11, 2026
Officials said the shift to 100% funding is expected to widen participation by enabling more RWAs and local bodies to participate without financial constraints, leading to better upkeep and more parks.
End of 90:10 cost-sharing model
May 11, 2026
The current 90:10 cost-sharing model is proposed to be scrapped, with the government fully funding eligible projects.
Funding to be disbursed through Delhi Parks and Gardens Society
May 11, 2026
The proposed funding would be disbursed through the Delhi Parks and Gardens Society to residents’ welfare associations (RWAs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and registered societies to enhance green space quality, maintenance, and long-term preservation.
Proposal: 100% funding for eligible park projects, higher maintenance and development grants
May 11, 2026
The government proposed replacing the existing 90:10 cost-sharing model with 100% government funding for eligible park and garden projects. It would raise annual maintenance assistance for parks and gardens from ₹2.55 lakh to ₹3.8 lakh per acre, and increase one-time development grants for new parks from ₹1 lakh to ₹2.9 lakh per acre, with one-time grants for improving existing parks up to ₹2.5 lakh per acre for facilities such as display boards and dustbins.