Delhi Budget Highlights: Rs 1,352 crore allocated for 'dust-free roads', says CM Rekha Gupta

The Delhi government has allocated a budget of Rs 50 crore for road safety measures aimed at enhancing women’s safety across the city. In addition, 50,000 new CCTV cameras will be installed, and Rs 225 crore has been set aside for the annual maintenance contract (AMC) of existing CCTV cameras, strengthening the city’s overall security infrastructure.

Delhi govt allocates Rs 200 crore for EV policy to make city pollution-free. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also said that the semiconductor policy will be brought in Delhi.

Transport sector allocated Rs 8,374 crore in Delhi budget; entire fleet of govt buses to be electric by 2029: CM Rekha Gupta.

The Delhi government has announced that restrooms will be built for gig workers across the city, with these facilities to be developed alongside Atal Canteens to provide better support and convenience. In addition, a major initiative has been introduced for girl students in Delhi government schools, under which 2.5 crore sanitary napkins will be provided to promote health, hygiene, and well-being.

Delhi govt to give free permits to 1,000 women to run electric autos; they will be provided employment opportunities. "Rs 260 crore allocated for a free LPG cylinder each on Holi and Diwali," said CM Rekha Gupta.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that Rs 7,406 crore has been allocated for the Women and Child Development, along with Rs 406 crore earmarked for free bus travel for women. Additionally, the government has set aside Rs 635 crore for slum development, highlighting its focus on improving living conditions. A separate allocation of Rs 450 crore has also been made to support free bus travel for women in Delhi.

The Delhi government has allocated Rs 2,392 crore to the Social Welfare Department, along with a separate allocation of Rs 227 crore for SC-ST welfare. Announcing a new initiative, the government said, “We are introducing the Vaya Anand Yojana for the elderly,” with a budget of Rs 25 crore set aside to support senior citizens.

The Delhi government has allocated Rs 5,110 crore to provide financial assistance of Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women beneficiaries, reinforcing its focus on social welfare. The Delhi Chief Minister also announced plans to promote a strong startup ecosystem through a dedicated startup policy, incubation policy, and the development of an innovative culture in the city. As part of this vision, a new integrated education city will be established in Narela.

The Delhi government has allocated Rs 19,148 crore to the Education Department, which is approximately Rs 1,000 crore more than last year, reflecting a continued emphasis on strengthening the sector. Out of this, Rs 200 crore has been earmarked for school buildings and Rs 275 crore for their expansion. Under a new scheme for Delhi’s daughters, every Class 9 girl student in government schools will be gifted a bicycle, with a budget allocation of Rs 90 crore. Additionally, meritorious Class 10 students will be provided with laptops to support their academic growth. Also, sports hostels will be built in Delhi.

A new trauma centre will be opened at GTB Hospital to strengthen emergency care services in the capital. Also, the number of seats in Delhi will be increased to 820 for undergraduate (UG) courses and 762 for postgraduate (PG) courses, with support from the central government. Additionally, the ‘ANMOL’ scheme is being launched for children with genetic disorders, with a budget allocation of Rs 25 crore. Under this initiative, free testing for 56 diagnostic tests will be provided.

The Delhi government has announced a significant allocation for the healthcare sector in its latest Budget, highlighting its focus on expanding medical infrastructure and access. A total budget of Rs 12,746 crore has been allocated to the Health Department, underlining the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare services.

The PM Jan Arogya Yojana currently covers 7.5 lakh beneficiaries in Delhi. The scheme will also extend benefits to transgender individuals, ensuring broader and more inclusive healthcare access. The government has announced the opening of 750 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. At present, 350 such centres are already operational.

The Delhi government has announced key allocations across critical public service sectors in its latest Budget. An amount of Rs 200 crore has been allocated this year for undergrounding power cables in Delhi, aiming to strengthen electricity infrastructure. The Budget for the Fire Department has been increased to Rs 674 crore this year, up from Rs 540 crore allocated last year. The Delhi Jal Board has been allocated Rs 9,000 crore, reflecting a significant focus on water supply and related services.

Delhi govt to construct integrated secretariat for its offices, residential complex for its employees. A residential complex will be built for officers and employees. The Delhi government will build a new secretariat. A residential complex will be built for officers and employees. A budget of Rs 3942 crore for the electricity department. Electricity subsidies will continue in Delhi.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says Rs 1,352 crore allocated in budget for 'dust-free roads'. Also, MCD will be provided Rs 1,000 crore for road improvements in the national capital.

PWD will complete 7,000 km of road with brick-and-mortar pavement at a cost of Rs 1,392 crore. Also, Rs 350 crore has been allocated for the development of the MLA's area. 

CM said that Rs 5,921 crore has been allocated to PWD for infrastructure spending. Also, Rs 7,887 crore for urban development, Rs 300 crore for Yamunanagar, Rs 800 crore for slum development, Rs 787 crore for rural development, and Rs 914 crore allocated to the Development Department. 

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that for the first time, the decision has been taken to provide Rs 11,666 crore to the MCD, the highest in its history. She also said that Delhi is progressing rapidly with the triple-engine government.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has presented the Budget of 1.03 lakh crore in the Delhi Assembly. The Chief Minister said that 21% of the total budget has been allocated for the green budget.

The Advance Estimate of GSDP of Delhi at current prices during 2025-26 is likely to attain a level of Rs 13,27,055 crore, a growth of 9.42 per cent over 2024-25. The Advance Estimate of GSDP of Delhi at constant prices during 2025-26 is recorded at Rs 7,76,479 crore, showing a growth of 8.53 per cent over 2024-25.

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta received a bomb threat mail, which threatened that the Assembly building as well as the Vidhan Sabha Delhi Metro Station would be blown up. The mail also contained threats to Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, EAM Dr S Jaishankar, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa: Office of Delhi Assembly Speaker.

Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party will protest for the second day today during the budget session. Four AAP MLAs were suspended in the last session and remain suspended in this session as well. 

The Budget of 2025–26 was Rs 1 lakh crore, the highest ever, of which Rs 59,300 crore is allocated for government schemes, programmes and projects. 

As per the report, the budgeted revenue surplus for 2025-26 (as per budget estimates) is Rs 9,661.31 crore, which is 0.73 per cent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).

Delhi's per capita income at current prices is likely to reach Rs 5,31,610 as per the Advance Estimate, registering a growth of 7.92 per cent over 2024-25, according to the 2025-26 economic survey report tabled in the Delhi assembly by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government's second budget will accelerate the pace of Delhi's development. "This budget will not only strengthen infrastructure, but will also become a means to elevate the living standards of Delhiites. This budget is moving towards building a Delhi where citizens can live with better health facilities, excellent education, strong infrastructure, and a clean and green environment. In this budget, priority is being given to better facilities for students, strong infrastructure in the health sector, cleanliness, pollution control, and a green environment," CM Gupta said.

The cabinet meeting will be held at the CM Rekha Gupta's residence at 10 am, where the budget will be passed. There will then be a photo opportunity in the Assembly at 10:40 am.