India, May 8 -- Delhi is expected to receive central funds to the tune of Rs 7,000 crore in the current fiscal for works in priority areas, including road and infrastructure development and Yamuna cleaning, officials said on Thursday.

Proposals worth Rs 1,000 crore - especially for Public Works Department and Delhi Jal Board (DJB) projects - have been sent for the Centre's approval, they said.

According to Delhi government data, it is estimated that Rs 591 crore from Central Road Funds, Rs 1,500 crore under the National Mission for Clean Ganga, and another Rs 100 crore for strengthening disaster management apparatus in the capital will be received from the Centre.

Further, the Delhi government is expected to receive Rs 3,931.16 crore f...