Recent Current Affairs related to Delhi

The central government has approved the Delhi Revenue and Imaging Survey, Spatial Technology Initiative (DRISHTI) project with an outlay of ₹65 crore.

The project aims to accelerate the granting of property rights to residents of unauthorized colonies in Delhi under the PM Unauthorized Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY) scheme. It will be implemented across PM-UDAY cells in all 13 districts of Delhi, along with a dedicated unit at the Revenue Department headquarters.

Philip Morris India Trading Pvt Ltd (PM India) has partnered with Litterati, a global civic technology company, to launch the first phase of a 12-month anti-littering initiative named ‘Project Unmesha’ in Delhi.

Under the project, community science and AI-enabled image recognition will be used by Litterati to identify litter hotspots, map litter composition, and establish scientific baselines.

The Delhi government has launched the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ campaign, a comprehensive package of healthcare and social welfare initiatives.

As part of the campaign, the monthly incentive for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) is increased from ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 (a 100% hike). The initiative also includes the expansion of ‘Mission ANMOL’ (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Online) for maternal and child healthcare.

According to the “OAG Megahubs 2026 report” released by the Official Airline Guide (OAG), the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) of Delhi is ranked 28th globally.

Istanbul Airport (IST) of Turkiye is ranked as the most connected international airport with flight connections to 337 destinations. It is followed by London Heathrow Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the implementation of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) Project by the Delhi Police at an estimated cost of ₹1,789.52 crore.

The project will cover 42 identified traffic corridors and will be executed in 3 phases over 24 months, followed by 5 years of operation and maintenance.

President Droupadi Murmu has amended the Inter-State Council (Amendment) Order, 2026, amending the Inter-State Council Order, 1990. The amendment, which came into force immediately upon publication, introduces special conditions for the participation of Governors and Lieutenant Governors in Inter-State Council meetings.

Enacted under Article 263 of the Constitution of India, the updated guidelines state that the Governor of a State will be invited to council meetings when a proclamation by the President under Article 356 is in force in that State. For the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, the Lt Governor will be invited when an order by the President under Article 239AB is in force.

The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by CM Rekha Gupta, has approved the “Driving Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green E-Auto” (DURGA) scheme to provide dignified self-employment for women and transgender persons.

According to the second edition of the “India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025: Tracking Electric Mobility Trends in Indian States” report released by NITI Aayog, in collaboration with World Resources Institute (WRI) India, Delhi retained the top position in the overall index with a score of 84). It is followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.

The report further states that in the ‘Large States’ category, Maharashtra is ranked first, followed by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Manipur topped the ‘Hilly and Northeastern States’ category with a score of 46, followed by Tripura and Assam. Within the ‘UTs and City States’ category, Delhi is ranked top, followed by Chandigarh and Goa.

The Delhi government has launched the ‘Vidya Vahini’ scheme to empower female students in the national capital.

Under this initiative, the government provides free bicycles to Class 9 girl students enrolled in state-run government schools.

The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) has flagged off an indigenous Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) to conduct a comprehensive road condition survey across the Delhi-NCR region.

This event marks the commencement of field surveys under the project titled 'Implementation of the Standard Framework for Paving and Greening of Urban Roads in Delhi NCR.'

The Delhi government has announced the "Clean Air, Healthy Delhi" programme with an outlay of ₹8,300 crore to mitigate air pollution in the national capital. The project will be implemented with the support of the World Bank.

The Delhi government has renamed the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation as the Indraprastha Virasat Punarvikas Nigam (IVPN). The corporation was established to oversee the conservation and redevelopment of Old Delhi.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved 2 major infrastructure projects. The first is the construction of the 117.7 km Kanpur–Kabrai Access-Controlled Greenfield Highway, a key segment of the Bhopal–Kanpur Economic Corridor, at an estimated cost of ₹7,145.14 crore.

The second project involves the construction of an 8.1 km, 6-lane road tunnel for National Highway (NH)-148AE, connecting the Dwarka Expressway (NH 248 BB) with Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj in Delhi. The tunnel project, estimated at ₹6,969.67 crore, will be executed on the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM).

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has signed an MoU with Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), Force Motors, and Pinnacle Mobility Solutions. This agreement integrates these manufacturers into the Cabinet-approved Delhi-NCR Vehicle Replacement Scheme, which has a total outlay of ₹9,585 crore.

The Delhi Cabinet has approved the 'Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026', effective from July 2026 to March 2030, with a financial outlay of 15,000 crore.

The policy offers a 100% road tax and registration fee waiver for electric cars up to 30 lakh, and a 50% exemption for strong hybrid models (up to 30 lakh). Luxury EVs priced above 30 lakh are excluded.

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) subsidies for electric 2-wheelers are 30,000 (1st year), 20,000 (2nd year), and 10,000 (3rd year), while electric 3-wheelers receive 50,000, 40,000, and 30,000 over three years.

N1 category goods trucks are eligible for an incentive of up to 1 lakh. Scrappage bonuses include 1 lakh for 4-wheelers, 50,000 for commercial trucks, 25,000 for 3-wheelers, and 10,000 for 2-wheelers. Commercial and school fleet operators are mandated to electrify 10% of their fleet within two years, 20% by the third year, and 30% by March 2030.

The government also aims to deploy over 30,000 charging stations. Additionally, the first 1,000 heavy-duty N2 electric trucks (3.5 to 12 tonnes) will receive a 10-year exemption from city peak hour 'No Entry' restrictions.

Tata Motors has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to join the Government of India (GoI) fleet renewal programme, which has an outlay of ₹9,585 crore.

The initiative aims to mitigate pollution by phasing out older commercial vehicles in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and replacing them with cleaner alternatives.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced the ‘Clean Mobility Scheme’ with a financial outlay of ₹9,585 crore to replace old trucks and buses in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). This 2-year fleet modernization initiative aims to reduce vehicular emissions and winter air pollution in the region.

The scheme is funded by the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and will be implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). It involves a central share of ₹5,041 crore and ₹1,601 crore in tax concessions from participating states.

The scheme targets the modernization of 2.07 lakh older commercial vehicles registered across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. To encourage participation, the government offers a 5% interest subsidy on vehicle loans and monthly fuel vouchers worth up to ₹4,800 provided by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

The Delhi government has signed an MoU with the State Bank of India (SBI) to implement an integrated digital payment solution, ‘e-Pay’, on the state’s e-procurement portal.

The DRDO has inaugurated a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Field Training and Demonstration Centre at Burari plains in New Delhi.

Operating as a DRDO-CBRN Centre of Excellence (CoE), the facility is designed to bolster national preparedness for radiological and nuclear emergencies. The CoE is equipped with specialized technical infrastructure to facilitate emergency medical and tactical responses.

The Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) and NBCC (India) Limited, both under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), have signed two MoUs for urban redevelopment and asset monetisation in Delhi.

The agreements are valid for a period of 2 years.