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Rs 92 crore spent on repairing Union Ministers' Delhi homes in 2025‑26, RTI shows
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🗓 24 Aug 2026, 08:54 AM
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An RTI filing reveals that the government allocated Rs 92 crore for repair and renovation work in Union Ministers' Delhi residences during the 2025‑26 fiscal year.
The Right to Information (RTI) response obtained by a news outlet shows that the Union government spent a total of Rs 92 crore on repair and renovation activities at the Delhi residences of Union Ministers for the financial year 2025‑26. The figure, disclosed under the RTI Act, covers all maintenance work undertaken by the Central Public Works Department and related agencies.
According to the document, the most common items requiring attention were electrical fixtures such as fans and LED lights, routine plumbing repairs, and periodic replacement of floor tiles. While some repairs are scheduled every few months, larger tasks like tile replacement occur every few years, contributing to the cumulative cost.
The expenditure has drawn attention to the budgeting of official accommodation upkeep, prompting calls for greater transparency and periodic audits. Officials say the spending is essential to ensure safety and functionality of the residences, which are used for official duties and hosting delegations.
According to the document, the most common items requiring attention were electrical fixtures such as fans and LED lights, routine plumbing repairs, and periodic replacement of floor tiles. While some repairs are scheduled every few months, larger tasks like tile replacement occur every few years, contributing to the cumulative cost.
The expenditure has drawn attention to the budgeting of official accommodation upkeep, prompting calls for greater transparency and periodic audits. Officials say the spending is essential to ensure safety and functionality of the residences, which are used for official duties and hosting delegations.