Urban Affairs Ministry Could Soon Get Exclusive Delhi Department To Tackle Civic Challenges

Last Updated:May 22, 2026, 07:42 IST

Officials said the proposed department would focus exclusively on Delhi-related urban issues and would include the larger NCR and the ongoing Central Vista redevelopment project

The Union government is considering a major administrative restructuring that could lead to the creation of a dedicated department for Delhi under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

According to a report by The Indian Express, the proposal, currently under examination at the government level, is aimed at improving coordination and accelerating decision-making for the national capital, which faces complex governance and infrastructure challenges involving multiple agencies and overlapping jurisdictions. The move is part of a broader push by the Centre to streamline urban governance in Delhi amid growing concerns over civic management, transport integration, drainage, housing, and unauthorised colonies.

Officials speaking to The Indian Express said the proposed department would focus exclusively on Delhi-related urban issues, separating them from the ministry’s wider national responsibilities, and would include the larger National Capital Region and the ongoing Central Vista redevelopment project. At present, matters related to Delhi are handled within existing divisions of MoHUA along with urban development projects across the country.

The discussions come at a time when the Centre has intensified its focus on long-term infrastructure planning in the Capital. In recent months, the government has rolled out or proposed several large-scale initiatives, including a 30-year drainage master plan, redevelopment of government housing colonies, and reforms in transport governance.

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