Delhi to release Rs.271 crore for development work

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Delhi government Monday approved the release of Rs.271 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for carrying out infrastructure- related work ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Finance Minister A.K. Walia said that an amount of Rs.271 crore out of approved outlay of Rs.912 crore for the year 2010-11 has been approved as the first instalment.

‘There will be no dearth of funds for public-oriented projects. I am confident that the MCD will be able to present a better image of the city during Commonwealth Games,’ he said.