India, Feb. 4 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) will seek around Rs.1,200 crore as Central assistance under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) in 2026-27 for large-scale strengthening and expansion of the Capital's road network, Delhi cabinet minister Parvesh Verma said on Tuesday.

He said the Union government's allocations in the past have reflected its focus on infrastructure-led growth and its close coordination between the Centre and the Capital. He said it is expected to continue this year as well as per the Centre's promise earlier.

Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Verma described the Union Budget 2026-27, unveiled on Sunday, as a "next-generation budget" that prioritises long-term nation bui...