Current Affairs - Economy - Discussion

Delhi Jal Board (DJB) approved its Rs 5137-crore annual budget, focusing on expansion of sewage and water supply networks in the uncovered areas. Out of Rs. 5137 crore, Rs 2350 crore is for plan and Rs 2787.6 crore is for non-plan expenditures for 2018-19. In addition to new sewage lines, old sewer lines will also be replaced in certain areas including south Delhi's Panchsheel Park and Saket. Besides, a fund of Rs 102.23 crore has been set aside for repairing peripheral sewers in Uttam Nagar, Moti Nagar and adjoining areas in northwest and west Delhi. For better water supply, DJB has approved proposals for laying feeder mains and various sizes of distribution mains for underground reservoirs and booster pumping stations in certain areas. For replacement of peripheral sewer lines, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Delhi has been appointed as the monitoring agency and will be paid Rs 4.71 crore as the consultancy fees.