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22 June 2026

Delhi government urban infrastructure and welfare initiatives

The topic provides practical examples of urban infrastructure maintenance and the challenges of last-mile service delivery in welfare schemes, which are useful as case studies or context for GS2 and GS3 governance and infrastructure questions.

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  • PWD conducted a special drive repairing over 2,000 potholes in Delhi ahead of the monsoon season.
  • New PWD road construction projects now include a mandatory five-year maintenance clause to ensure quality standards.
  • Delhi government organized a three-day, 42-location outreach campaign to provide welfare services under a single roof.
  • The campaign facilitated access to services including ABHA cards, ration card corrections, e-Shram cards, Jan Dhan accounts, Aadhaar registration, PM SVANidhi, and PM Surya Ghar solar registration.
  • Official data indicates 43,973 individuals visited the camps over two days for information, grievance redressal, and documentation.
  • Challenges identified in welfare delivery include the persistence of complex documentation requirements and the necessity of income certificates, which led to some applicants being turned away despite the single-window approach.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of 'single-window' service delivery models in enhancing the accessibility of social welfare schemes for urban populations. What are the inherent limitations of such camps in the context of administrative verification processes? 150 words
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  2. Effective urban infrastructure maintenance is critical for disaster resilience in Indian cities. Analyze the role of long-term maintenance clauses in public works contracts and their impact on the longevity and quality of urban road networks. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'PM SVANidhi' scheme, often facilitated through government outreach camps, is primarily aimed at providing:

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