Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented a Rs 1.03 lakh crore Budget for the financial year 2026-27, focusing on infrastructure development and environmental initiatives. Termed as a “Green Budget,” 21% of the total outlays are allocated to projects for environmental safeguards. Gupta criticized past administrations for promoting a ‘freebies culture’ that hindered the capital’s growth.
A significant portion of the budget, amounting to Rs 160 crore, is designated for enhancing the drainage system in Delhi. Additionally, Rs 1,000 crore is earmarked for road construction, including extending the Modi Mill Flyover and building new roads along the Najafgarh drain. Various projects like underpasses and flyovers are planned to address traffic congestion in key areas.
The budget also emphasizes housing infrastructure improvements and initiatives for senior citizens. Special schemes include the ‘Vayu Anand Yojana’ for the elderly, funds for slum cluster development, and the establishment of ‘Atal Canteens.’ The government is committed to providing housing for all and is renovating thousands of flats to achieve this goal.
Delhi CM announced initiatives to enhance infrastructure for women, including transforming Aanganwadis into model childcare centers. Funds have been allocated for women-centric programs like the ‘Mahila Samriddhi Yojana’ and the establishment of ‘Mahila Haats’ to empower women economically. Notably, ‘Pink Cards’ will enable free bus travel for women and the transgender community on Delhi’s DTC buses.
