NDMC okays welfare funds, plans for night food street, Seva Parv

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), in its council meeting on Wednesday, approved a series of proposals aimed at civic upgrades, citizen welfare and cultural promotion.

The meeting was presided over by Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma in the presence of MP Bansuri Swaraj, NDMC Chairperson Keshav Chandra, Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal, and other members.

Among the highlights was the announcement of a ‘Seva Parv’ to mark the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The celebrations, to be held from September 17 to October 2, will include programmes dedicated to public service and social outreach.

The council also considered a proposal to set up a 'Night Food Bazaar' at Connaught Place and India Gate. Under the plan, 50–60 food trucks will operate daily from 10.30 pm to 1 am. Inspired by popular night markets in Indore and Ahmedabad, the initiative is aimed at boosting the night-time economy and providing residents and visitors with diverse food options.

In the education sector, the NDMC approved redevelopment of Navyug School, Pandara Park, with additional classrooms and a multipurpose hall at a cost of Rs 11.29 crore. The council also sanctioned the installation of 346 smart classrooms across all NDMC and Navyug primary schools at an estimated Rs 7.83 crore. Sports coaching in schools and sports grounds will also be reintroduced under the Public-Private Partnership model.

On the civic front, the council gave approval for a range of projects, including the installation of mist spray systems on 24 major roads in two phases — Phase I at Rs 7.98 crore and Phase II at Rs 7.31 crore. Similarly, for the resurfacing of roads across the divisions, Rs 24.74 crore for R-I Division, Rs 24.20 crore for R-II Division, Rs 26.20 crore for R-IV Division and Rs 10.65 crore for the Connaught Place Division were sanctioned.

For healthcare, procurement of allopathic medicines for 2025–26 was approved with an allocation of Rs 600 lakh.