New Delhi: Delhi is set to undergo a major administrative restructuring with the creation of two new districts and six new sub-divisions, raising the total to 13 districts and 39 sub-divisions. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has given in-principle approval for the move, aimed at streamlining governance and improving coordination across the capital.
Currently, Delhi operates with 11 revenue districts, each overseen by a District Magistrate, alongside 12 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) zones managed by deputy commissioners. Additionally, the NDMC (Lutyens’ Zone) functions as a separate entity within New Delhi district. This fragmented structure often leads to jurisdictional overlaps and coordination challenges, such as parts of Najafgarh falling under multiple administrative boundaries.
The proposed restructuring seeks to align MCD zones with revenue districts, while also integrating the NDMC and Delhi Cantonment areas into New Delhi district. Officials noted that this will help reduce overlaps, enable faster grievance redressal, and improve inter-departmental efficiency.
The last time new districts were created was in 2012, when South-East Delhi and Shahdara were carved out. Officials now believe the new reorganization will help distribute workloads more evenly and ensure smoother service delivery.
As part of the changes, the 12 MCD zones — including Central, Karol Bagh, Najafgarh, Rohini, Shahdara North and South, among others — are likely to be declared as districts. However, this will require significant redrawing of Delhi’s administrative map, with adjustments to village and locality boundaries.
The revenue department has already started drafting a detailed proposal, which will be reviewed by the finance and law departments before being placed before the Cabinet. Following Cabinet and LG approval, the changes will be notified in the Gazette. Implementation will include the appointment of new District Magistrates, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, and establishment of district offices.
Officials emphasized that the restructuring is expected to bring greater administrative clarity, improved governance, and quicker public service delivery across Delhi.
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