The Delhi government has launched the first phase of its drainage master plan, which is set to remodel the city's drainage infrastructure over three years, concluding in 2028-29. The total budget for this phase is ₹21,068 crore (approximately $2.5 billion USD), with significant portions allocated to the Public Works Department (PWD) at ₹7,921 crore and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) at ₹7,454 crore. This initiative includes 59 major projects with an expenditure of ₹1,869 crore planned for the current financial year. The master plan, which aims to overhaul the city's 18,958 km drainage network, was unveiled last year and is designed to mitigate chronic waterlogging by categorizing the city into three basins: Najafgarh, Barapullah, and Trans-Yamuna. Community leaders have urged the government for greater transparency regarding the specific interventions planned for flood-prone areas, such as Krishan Nagar, which has faced flooding issues for decades. They emphasize the need for public feedback and a participative approach in the planning process.