Delhi’s ₹1.03 lakh crore ‘green budget’ prioritises environment, welfare and infrastructure

Bulk of the Budget to be financed through Govt’s own tax revenues estimated at Rs 74,000 crore, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta says ‘culture of freebies’ impacted growth of the city

1. 👁 Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented a ₹1,03,700-crore Budget for 2026–27 in the Assembly
   

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   Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented a ₹1,03,700-crore Budget for 2026–27 in the Assembly, describing it as a “green budget” with 21% allocation for environmental development (Source: Photo by Praveen Khanna)

1. 👁 Presenting her second Budget, Gupta highlighted that Delhi is undergoing a phase of transition
   

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   Presenting her second Budget, Gupta highlighted that Delhi is undergoing a phase of transition and flagged that a “culture of freebies” had impacted growth, particularly noting a dip in revenue between 2018 and 2020 (Source: Photo by Praveen Khanna)

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   The Budget registered a 3.7% increase over the previous fiscal’s ₹1,00,000 crore estimate, with ₹62,550 crore allocated for schemes and projects and ₹41,150 crore earmarked as establishment expenditure (Source: Photo by Praveen Khanna)

1. 👁 The revenue budget stood at ₹72,900.28 crore, while the capital budget was pegged at ₹30,799.72 crore
   

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   The revenue budget stood at ₹72,900.28 crore, while the capital budget was pegged at ₹30,799.72 crore, outlining the government’s fiscal structure for the year ahead (Source: Photo by Praveen Khanna)

1. 👁 The government projected ₹74,000 crore in tax revenue
   

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   The government projected ₹74,000 crore in tax revenue, with GST contributing ₹43,500 crore, followed by stamp and registration fees, VAT, state excise, and vehicle taxes, along with ₹900 crore from non-tax sources (Source: Photo by Praveen Khanna)

1. 👁 Education received the highest allocation at ₹19,326 crore (18%), followed by health at 12.57% and transport, roads and bridges at 12.16%
   

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   Education received the highest allocation at ₹19,326 crore (18%), followed by health at 12.57% and transport, roads and bridges at 12.16%, reflecting sectoral priorities in the Budget (Source: Photo by Praveen Khanna)

1. 👁 Delhi CM announced the launch of a portal for the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, offering ₹2,500 financial assistance to women from poor families
   

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   Delhi CM announced the launch of a portal for the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, offering ₹2,500 financial assistance to women from poor families, with ₹5,110 crore allocated, along with free bicycles for Class 9 girl students (Source: Photo by Praveen Khanna)

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   Key allocations included ₹11,666 crore for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, ₹5,921 crore for PWD, and ₹7,887 crore for urban development and shelter projects, focusing on infrastructure expansion (Source: Photo by Praveen Khanna)

1. 👁 Environmental and infrastructure measures included ₹300 crore for pollution control, ₹1,352 crore for dust-free roads, ₹454 crore for the Najafgarh drain
   

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   Environmental and infrastructure measures included ₹300 crore for pollution control, ₹1,352 crore for dust-free roads, ₹454 crore for the Najafgarh drain, and ₹674 crore to strengthen fire safety infrastructure (Source: Photo by Praveen Khanna)

1. 👁 The Budget also earmarked ₹9,000 crore for the Delhi Jal Board, ₹475 crore for the Chandrawal water treatment plant, and funds for regional and industrial development
   

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   The Budget also earmarked ₹9,000 crore for the Delhi Jal Board, ₹475 crore for the Chandrawal water treatment plant, and funds for regional and industrial development (Source: Photo by Praveen Khanna)