New Delhi Municipal Council
Civic body of Delhi | |
Naī Dillī Nagarapālikā Pariṣad | |
 Logo | |
 NDMC headquarter in Connaught Place, New Delhi | |
| Formation |
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| Headquarters | Palika Kendra Parliament Street, New Delhi - 110001[1] |
| Location |
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Secretary General | Krishna Mohan Uppu, IAS[2] |
Chairman | Keshav Chandra, IAS[3] |
Vice Chairperson | Vacant |
Member (GoI Representative) | Bansuri Swaraj[4] |
Key people | Government of India (80%)[5] Government of Delhi (20%)[5] |
Budget | ₹5,069 crore (US$610 million) (2024 - 2025)[6] |
Staff | 42,260 (as of 31 March 2019) |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | New Delhi Municipal Committee (1911-1995) |
New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC; ISO: Naī Dillī Nagarapālikā Pariṣad) is the municipal council of the city of New Delhi, Delhi, India. It covers an area of 42.7 km2 under its administration,[7] which is commonly referred as Lutyens' Delhi.[8]
The only owner is Government of India and about 80% of buildings in New Delhi are owned by the New Delhi Municipal council area.[9] It is governed by a council headed by a chairperson, who is usually a career civil servant and holds the rank of Joint Secretary to Government of India appointed by Government of India. The council also includes the Chief Minister of Delhi as an Ex officio member.
It is one of three local bodies in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, the others being Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Cantonment Board.
History
[edit]NDMC has its origins in the Imperial Delhi Committee which was constituted on 25 March 1913 to overlook the construction of the new capital of India. Thereafter in February 1916 the Chief Commissioner, Delhi, created the Raisina Municipal Committee, which was upgraded to a 2nd class Municipality under the Punjab Municipal Act on 7 April 1925. Then on 22 February 1927, the Committee passed a resolution adopting the name "New Delhi" giving it the name, "New Delhi Municipal Committee", approved by Chief Commissioner on 16 March 1927. In May 1994, the NDMC Act 1994,[7] replaced the Punjab Municipal Act 1911, and the Committee was renamed as the New Delhi Municipal Council.[10][11][12]
NDMC's headquarters building, known as Palika Kendra, was built in 1984, and was the tallest building in the city at that time.[10]
Initiative
[edit]NDMC Smart City Limited is a strategic initiative by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to develop New Delhi into a technologically advanced and sustainable urban area. Incorporated on July 28, 2016, as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), it is wholly owned by NDMC and was established under the Smart Cities Mission of the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. The company's focus is on enhancing urban life through smart solutions that integrate technology with infrastructure and services. This includes initiatives in digitalization, waste management, and sustainable development, aiming to improve the quality of life for residents and make the city more efficient, safe, and resilient.[13]
Departments
[edit]NDMC has 32 departments:
- Architecture Department
- Audit Department
- Accounts Department
- Civil Engineering Department
- Commercial Department
- Council Secretariat Department
- Electricity Department
- Enforcement Department
- Estate I Department
- Estate II Department
- Enforcement (B.R) Department
- Education Department
- Fire Department
- Finance Department
- General Admin.Dept.
- Horticulture Department
- Information Technology Department
- Law Department
- Municipal Housing Department
- Medical Services Department
- Public Health Department
- Project Department
- Personnel Department
- Public Relations Department
- Property Tax Department
- Parking Management Department
- Property Tax Department
- Quality Control and Technical Audit Department
- Revenue & Power Department
- Security Department
- Training Department
- Vigilance Department
- Welfare Department
Hospital
[edit]New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) oversees a range of medical facilities in the region, including the Charak Palika Hospital and the Palika Maternity Hospital. These institutions are equipped to provide comprehensive healthcare services, from early diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and preventive care. The NDMC's commitment to healthcare is also evident in its operation of two polyclinics and numerous dispensaries across the city, ensuring accessible medical services for all residents within its jurisdiction.
External links
[edit]- New Delhi Municipal Council
- New Delhi Municipal Council's channel on YouTube
- New Delhi Municipal Council on Facebook
- New Delhi Municipal Council on Twitter
References
[edit]- ^ "NDMC Head Office". ndmc.gov.in. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Krishna Mohan Uppu assumes charge as secretary of NDMC". The Statesman. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Keshav Chandra named NDMC chairperson, V Candavelou new Goa chief secretary". The Indian Express. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj appointed member to New Delhi Municipal Council". The Statesman. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b "New Delhi Municipal Council". ndmc.gov.in. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Budget_Speech_English" (PDF).
- ^ a b "The New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994". www.ndmc.gov.in.
- ^ "NDMC - Introduction". www.ndmc.gov.in.
- ^ "Edistrict Delhi Becomes Popular Online Portal -". sethkoko-blog.com. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Capital story: Managing a New Delhi". Hindustan Times. 1 September 2011. Archived from the original on 8 December 2012.
- ^ "NDMC History". NDMC website. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012.
- ^ "NDMC - History". ndmc.gov.in. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ Service, Statesman News (15 January 2019). "Smart City, e-governance focus of NDMC budget 2019-20". The Statesman. Retrieved 5 September 2024.