Delhi Budget 2025-26: Rekha Gupta Unveils Rs 1 Lakh Crore Budget with Focus on Infrastructure, Welfare & Economic Growth

Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta presented the Delhi Budget 2025-26, with a record allocation of Rs 1 lakh crore. The budget emphasizes infrastructure development, social welfare, healthcare, education, and economic growth. It marks a 31.5% increase from the previous year’s budget and aims to bring transparency, efficiency, and rapid development to the capital.

Introduction: A Historic Budget for Delhi

Rekha Gupta described this as a “historic Budget”, aiming to accelerate Delhi’s transformation through increased capital expenditure and public welfare schemes. She criticized the past administration for corruption and mismanagement and vowed to implement projects with efficiency.

The budget sees a major boost in capital expenditure, with an allocation of Rs 28,000 crore, double the previous year’s spending, focusing on roads, water supply, and sewer systems.

Key Focus Areas of Delhi Budget 2025-26

1. Infrastructure Development & Urban Planning

• Rs 28,000 crore for infrastructure projects, doubling last year’s investment.
• Roads, sewer systems, and clean water supply to be prioritized.
• Rs 500 crore for the repair and upgradation of sewage treatment plants (STPs).
• Rs 250 crore for replacing old sewer lines.
• Rs 100 crore for a pilot project to remove overhead electrical lines and shift high-tension power lines underground.

2. Transport Connectivity & Public Services

• Rs 12,952 crore allocated for transport development.
• Rs 1,000 crore to enhance Delhi-NCR transport connectivity.
• Replacement of pink tickets for free bus rides for women with smart cards to prevent misuse.

3. Social Welfare Initiatives

• Rs 5,100 crore allocated for monthly financial aid of Rs 2,500 to eligible women.
• Free laptops for 1,200 Class X students, with an allocation of Rs 750 crore.
• Establishment of modern cow shelters in Ghummanhera at a cost of Rs 40 crore.

4. Healthcare & Sanitation

• Rs 2,144 crore for Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) to improve medical services.
• Rs 9,000 crore for clean drinking water and sanitation services.

5. Education & Skill Development

• Launch of new CM Shri Schools with Rs 100 crore allocated.
• Free laptops for meritorious students passing Class X.

6. Economic Growth & Business Support

• Formation of a “Traders’ Welfare Board” to support businesses and traders.
• ‘Global Investment Summit’ to be held every two years to attract investors.

7. Environmental & Pollution Control Measures

• Rs 300 crore to tackle pollution control.
• Rs 506 crore for the environment and forest department.

8. Municipal Corporation Support

• Rs 6,897 crore allocated to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for urban development.

9. Cultural & Tourism Promotion

• Hosting of ‘International Film Festival’ with Rs 30 crore allocated.

Summary of Delhi Budget 2025-26