Delhi Government Proposes Increase of Districts from 11 to 13 with New Names

The Delhi government has proposed a significant reshuffle of its administrative map, increasing the number of districts from 11 to 13. This includes new names and aligns district boundaries with municipal zones, aiming for better governance and management.

The Delhi government has put forward a plan to alter the administrative divisions of the capital, increasing the number of districts from 11 to 13. This proposal includes new district names, as revealed by officials on Friday.

According to the draft from the Revenue department, nine districts are suggested to be named Civil Lines, Karol Bagh, Rohini, Narela, Najafgarh, City Sadar, Keshavpuram, North Shahdara, and South Shahdara. The remaining four districts in the proposal are Central District, New Delhi, South District, and West District.

Proposed District Names and Boundaries

The existing districts are named based on their geographic locations like East Delhi and West Delhi. The only exception is Shahdara. The proposed changes aim to align district boundaries with municipal zones, according to an official.

The reorganisation suggests that North-East and East districts, which have the highest population density, should be renamed North Shahdara and South Shahdara. This is part of a broader strategy to streamline administrative boundaries.

Reorganisation Details

Minimal changes are proposed for New Delhi district, known as Lutyens Delhi. However, its sub-divisions—Delhi Cantt, Vasant Vihar, and Chanakyapuri—are recommended to be regrouped into Delhi Cantt and New Delhi sub-divisions.

Officials mentioned that areas under Vasant Vihar sub-division might be merged with Najafgarh district. This adjustment is part of the broader reorganisation plan aimed at improving administrative efficiency.

Approval Process

The proposal requires approval from the Delhi cabinet before being sent to the lieutenant governor for final consent. Once approved, these changes will be implemented to enhance governance in the capital.

With inputs from PTI