<h1>Rs 1,816 crore central funding for urban development and river projects raises enforceable timelines, procurement accountability and corruption probes</h1> A senior union minister announced central funding and project launches totalling about Rs 1,816 crore for urban development and river rejuvenation, committing to complete cleaning works and waste-site remediation by specified dates and asserting implementation of national health and tax measures in the city. The minister criticised the prior city administration and alleged multiple corruption scandals and service deficiencies, contrasting them with the current government's anti-corruption claims. Legally relevant issues include enforceable contractual and administrative timelines, potential investigations or litigation arising from the alleged scams, accountability under public procurement and municipal law, and scrutiny of statutory compliance in scheme rollouts.