The Delhi government has presented a historic ₹1 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2025-26, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, education, women’s welfare, and environmental sustainability. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta outlined the ambitious plan, which marks a 31.5% increase from the previous year’s budget.
Key highlights of the budget
1. Infrastructure development
- The government has doubled capital expenditure to ₹28,000 crore.
- ₹1,000 crore is allocated to enhance connectivity in Delhi and NCR.
- ₹3,843 crore is dedicated to roads and bridges to improve urban mobility.
2. Healthcare upgrades
- ₹2,144 crore is assigned to the PM Jan Arogya Yojana, ensuring better healthcare access.
- More funds will be invested in upgrading government hospitals and clinics.
3. Support for women’s welfare
- ₹5,100 crore allocated for ‘Mahila Samridhi Yojana,’ providing ₹2,500 per month to eligible women.
- 50,000 new CCTV cameras will be installed across the city to improve safety.
- Free travel for women on public transport will continue.
- ₹210 crore has been set aside for nutrition support for pregnant women.
4. Boosting education
- Free laptops will be distributed to students to promote digital literacy.
- More funds will be directed toward upgrading government schools and hiring teachers.
5. Public welfare initiatives
- ₹100 crore is allocated for setting up 100 Atal Canteens, offering subsidised meals to residents.
- ₹696 crore will go toward slum redevelopment and housing improvements.
6. Water supply & sanitation
- ₹9,000 crore dedicated to ensuring clean drinking water for all.
- ₹500 crore for upgrading sewer treatment plants.
- ₹250 crore for replacing old sewer lines across the city.
7. Environmental protection
- A significant investment will be made to clean and revive the Yamuna River.
- More green spaces and pollution control measures will be implemented.
A vision for Delhi’s future
Presenting the budget, CM Rekha Gupta called it a “historic step towards a new and developed Delhi.” She highlighted the government’s commitment to transparency and efficiency, promising that this budget will accelerate growth after years of stagnation.
With a strong focus on social welfare, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability, the Delhi Budget 2025-26 aims to transform the capital into a model city for the future.
