Overview
- The government approved financing under the master plan for nearly 28 km of stormwater drains across major stretches in North Delhi.
- Ministers cited different mappings of the ₹33.11 crore, ₹44.38 crore, and ₹48.13 crore tranches to specific corridors and lengths.
- Named stretches include Model Town-2, Model Town-3, Kushal Cinema Road, Camp Chowk–Azadpur H-Point, and Azadpur H-Point–Mukarba Chowk on Mall Road Extension.
- Officials say the remodelling will increase drain capacity and improve alignment to reduce waterlogging, traffic disruption, road damage, and risks to emergency movement.
- Authorities state that execution will be monitored for adherence to designs and timelines, with on-ground construction yet to be reported as underway.