Politics · India Bureau
Union Ministers' Delhi Residences Cost Rs 92 Crore in Maintenance During 2025-26
A Right to Information request has revealed that the central government allocated Rs 92 crore for repairs and upkeep of official residences occupied by union ministers in Delhi during the current financial year. The expenditure covers routine maintenance including electrical work, plumbing, and structural repairs.
LSN India ·
Official residences maintained for union ministers in the national capital have consumed Rs 92 crore in repair and maintenance expenses during 2025-26, according to details obtained through a Right to Information query. The substantial allocation underscores the ongoing costs associated with maintaining the premier government properties across Delhi.
Repair demands at these residences recur with notable frequency, with electrical fixtures emerging as a consistent maintenance concern. Fans, LED lighting systems, and plumbing installations require attention every few months, creating a cycle of regular expenditure for the government.
Beyond routine repairs, more extensive maintenance work includes periodic replacement of floor tiles and other structural elements. These larger-scale renovations are undertaken at intervals of several years, contributing to the cumulative maintenance budget for the ministerial accommodations.
The expenditure reflects the complexity of maintaining a portfolio of high-use official properties that require compliance with safety standards and functional requirements. The maintenance needs span both preventive upkeep and reactive repairs necessitated by regular wear and tear across multiple residences throughout the city.