New Delhi, May 13 -- The Delhi government released over Rs 13 crore in 2025-26 for maintenance of 1,643 parks through RWAs and NGOs, marking the highest financial assistance since 2008-09, according to official data. Data by the Delhi Parks and Gardens Society showed that Rs 13.36 crore was released in the year for maintenance of parks spread across 484.37 acres through 364 resident welfare associations (RWAs) and non-government organisations. In comparison, Rs 7.05 crore was released in 2024-25 for maintenance of 1,483 parks covering 435.57 acres through 329 RWAs and NGOs under the 'Delhi Parks and Garden Society' scheme. The data showed that in 2025-26, the number of associations and organisations covered under the scheme increased by 35, while 160 more parks and an additional 48.80 acres were brought under maintenance support compared to the previous financial year. The financial assistance released also rose by Rs 6.31 crore, an increase of nearly 89.6 per cent over 2024-25. According to the data, Rs 13.36 crore released in 2025-26 is the highest financial assistance recorded under the scheme since 2008-09.
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