Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa praised the Delhi Budget 2026–27 as ‘historic’, emphasizing its significance for the city’s progress and environmental protection. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the budget with a total outlay of nearly Rs 1,03,700 crore, receiving accolades from Minister Sirsa for its ambitious goals.
Minister Sirsa commended the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, stating that the successful implementation of last year’s Rs 1 lakh crore budget demonstrated the government’s capability. He expressed optimism that the current Rs 1.03 lakh crore budget will further boost Delhi’s development and enhance its infrastructure.
Highlighting the budget’s environmental focus, Minister Sirsa described it as a Green Budget, integrating environmental considerations into various initiatives like e-waste management, road transport, and metro projects. He highlighted that 21% of the total budget has been allocated to green initiatives, emphasizing pollution control and sustainable development efforts.
On women empowerment, Minister Sirsa announced plans for issuing 1,000 new e-auto permits exclusively for women, aiming to provide safe and dignified livelihood opportunities. Additionally, the distribution of 2.5 crore sanitary pads through vending machines in educational institutions was lauded as a significant step towards promoting women’s health, dignity, and safety.
