The DPGS released Rs 102 million (mn) for more than 1,500 parks across Delhi till January 20, according to an RTI reply. This sum converts from the originally reported Rs 10.2 crore and is presented here with the million conversion on first mention. The RTI reply set out the total amount made available up to the stated date.

The funds were reported as being intended for maintenance and development work at municipal green spaces across the capital. The RTI response did not provide a detailed public breakdown of expenditure by park or project. Municipal departments and local agencies were identified as recipients in the RTI record.

The average allocation equates to approximately Rs 68,000 per park when the total is divided by 1,500, a calculation intended to indicate scale rather than precise disbursement to individual sites. That level of funding suggests prioritisation of routine upkeep, horticultural care and minor repairs rather than large capital projects. Observers said such sums typically address immediate maintenance needs.

The RTI reply has been relied upon to clarify the quantum of funds released through the reporting period and to establish a public record of allocations. The disclosure may enable further scrutiny of municipal spending and the pace at which parks receive attention. Further queries on project-level spend and timelines were noted as outstanding in the official record.

The release of funds underscores continued administrative attention to urban green spaces amid growing demand for well maintained public amenities. Monitoring of subsequent disbursements and outcomes at individual parks will be required to assess whether the allocations translate into sustained improvements. Civic groups and residents will likely watch for more detailed audit information in follow up disclosures.