Delhi is undergoing a major administrative restructuring, increasing its number of revenue districts from 11 to 13. The Delhi Cabinet has approved this proposal, which now awaits final approval from the Lieutenant Governor (LG). Once approved, an official notification will be issued to implement the changes.

This restructuring aims to streamline governance, decentralize administration, and improve access to public services for all residents. The expansion reflects the city's growing population and the increasing demand for faster service delivery. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that this decision brings the government closer and simpler for every citizen and that governance will be more streamlined.

The new districts are being created using the existing 11 municipal zones as the reference point. Under this reorganization:

• The Sadar zone will become part of a new Old Delhi district.
• East Delhi and North-East Delhi will be renamed Shahdara South and Shahdara North, respectively.
• A major segment of South-West Delhi will become the Najafgarh district.
• The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment areas will merge into the New Delhi district.

The restructuring will also increase the number of subdivisions (SDM offices) from 33 to 39, making it easier for the public to access services. This change means citizens will not have to travel as far for routine services such as certificates, property mutations, registrations, and other administrative processes. Each district will also house a mini-secretariat offering most government services under one roof, except for law and order matters, which will remain under the Delhi Police. These mini-secretariats are intended to improve departmental coordination and save citizens time and effort.

The Delhi government has sanctioned an initial budget of Rs 25 crore for the current financial year to facilitate this reorganization. The government expects that expanding administrative units will reduce congestion at existing offices, allow quicker file processing, improve accountability within the bureaucracy, and provide services more efficiently at the neighborhood level. This move supports the long-term vision of decentralized and citizen-friendly governance in Delhi.

The new revenue districts are expected to be fully operational by the end of December 2025. The Gazette notification will be published within 15 days. This restructuring aims to ensure administrative areas match population density and service needs. By aligning revenue boundaries with MCD zones, the government hopes to end decades-old jurisdictional confusion, speed up service delivery, and ensure seamless coordination across land records, property registration, civic services, and grievance redressal.