Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented the Budget 2025-26 for the national capital, calling it a “historic” step towards transforming Delhi’s economy. The budget, pegged at ₹1 lakh crore, marks a 31.5% increase from the previous year.
“This is not just a budget; it is a transformation from an economic crisis to a Viksit Delhi,” CM Gupta said while addressing the Assembly.
Key Allocations in Budget 2025-26:
- ₹5,100 crore allocated for the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, which includes financial assistance of ₹2,500 for women.
- ₹2,144 crore earmarked for the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, with an additional ₹5 lakh top-up from the Delhi government.
- ₹28,000 crore set aside for capital expenditure to boost infrastructure.
- ₹1,000 crore allocated for improved connectivity with the NCR region.
- ₹3,843 crore to be spent on roads and bridges development.
- ₹696 crore assigned for slum redevelopment and basic amenities in JJ colonies.
- Installation of over 50,000 CCTV cameras for women’s safety.
CM Gupta slammed the AAP government, accusing them of mismanaging Delhi’s finances and prioritizing corrupt practices over development.
“The previous government failed in every aspect—Yamuna was unclean, roads were damaged, and air pollution was high. The revenue was being funneled into the pockets of the liquor mafia and PWD contractors,” she alleged.
She further added, “Being handed such a broken system and running it is no less than a challenge. But the days of financial mismanagement are over.”
Before presenting the budget, CM Gupta visited Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place, stating that “Bajrang Bali will do the best for Delhi. Delhi will progress, and Ram Rajya will be established.”
This marks the first budget presented by a BJP government in Delhi after 26 years, following the party’s return to power in the 2025 elections.