Delhi Government Unveils Record Budget with 31.5% Increase and Capital Expenditure Hits Rs 28,000 Crore
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Synopsis
On March 25, the Delhi government announced a historic budget of Rs 1 lakh crore, reflecting a 31.5% increase in total outlay and doubling capital expenditure to Rs 28,000 crore. Key allocations include funds for health schemes, women's empowerment, and infrastructure improvements.
Key Takeaways
- 31.5% increase in total budget outlay.
- Capital expenditure doubled to Rs 28,000 crore.
- Rs 2,144 crore allocated for health initiatives.
- Rs 5,100 crore set for women's monthly allowances.
- 50,000 CCTV cameras to enhance women's safety.
New Delhi, March 25 (NationPress) In a historic move, the Delhi government has achieved a remarkable 31.5 percent increase in its total budget allocation, marking the largest budget ever presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. This budget has doubled the capital expenditure (Capex) to Rs 28,000 crore.
"This year, we are introducing an exceptional budget of Rs 1 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a 31.5 percent rise compared to the previous budget. This is a landmark and unprecedented budget," stated CM Rekha Gupta during the budget announcement on the second day of the Assembly session.
The budget outlines an allocation of Rs 2,144 crore for the PM Jan Arogya Yojana health initiative, aimed at assisting the underprivileged.
In line with the BJP's election manifesto to uplift women, the budget allocates Rs 5,100 crore for providing Rs 2,500 per month to eligible poor women.
A provision of Rs 1,000 crore has been set aside to enhance connectivity in the Delhi-NCR region.
To support the impoverished, Rs 696 crore has been designated for development in slum clusters.
Additionally, Rs 100 crore is earmarked for the establishment of 100 Atal canteens throughout the national capital in FY26.
To improve women's safety, the budget aims to install 50,000 CCTV cameras across the city.
As CM Gupta announced the budget, chants of 'Modi, Modi' echoed in the assembly. She emphasized that the budget reflects not only the financial health of the government but also the dreams and aspirations of the people of Delhi.
Critiquing the previous AAP-led administration, Gupta lamented, "It is regrettable that over the past decade, Delhi has regressed in various developmental areas," highlighting issues like unmaintained roads, drainage problems, and pollution.
"The era of corruption and inefficiency is behind us now," she declared.
She further commented, "The former government acted as a termite to Delhi's economy," pointing out that institutions such as the Delhi Jal Board and DTC were facing financial difficulties.
CM Rekha characterized this situation as a challenge for the new administration.
