India, March 25 -- The Delhi government on Tuesday announced a Rs.674-crore allocation for the fire department, proposing an increase of over Rs.140 crore from last year's Rs.530 crore.

In her budget speech, chief minister Rekha Gupta said the focus was on modernising Delhi's fire safety infrastructure to curb recurring fire incidents and address the challenges posed by the Capital's dense urban landscape.

As part of the proposed allocation, the government plans to add 26 Quick Response Vehicles (QRVs), establish new fire stations, and procure advanced equipment to enhance emergency response capabilities. However, details on the number of stations or equipment were not shared.

In addition, Rs.110 crore had been allocated for procuring ...