Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday (March 24) presented a record Rs 1,03,700 crore Budget for 2026–27, where she gave a major push to the government infrastructure in the capital. Slamming past AAP government, CM said that previous governments focused on building ‘Sheeshmahal’ for themselves but failed to provide adequate housing for their own officers. This year, we are correcting that with the construction of a new Integrated Secretariat and dedicated housing for government officials.
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Terming it a “green budget” with 21% of allocations dedicated to environmental protection. She pointed to the city’s rapid progress under a “triple-engine government,” while critiquing previous administrations for a “freebie culture” that, she said, had slowed Delhi’s development.
Focus on Infrastructure
The Budget places a strong emphasis on infrastructure and urban development. Major allocations include Rs 11,666 crore for the MCD, Rs 5,921 crore for PWD, and Rs 7,800 crore for urban development and housing. Key initiatives include carpeting 750 km of roads, additional Rs 210 crore for the Barapullah corridor to ensure completion by June, and Rs 300 crore for the first phase of trans-Yamuna development. An amount of Rs 350 crore has been set aside for MLAs’ constituency development works.
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Sustainability measures are also central to the plan, with solar panels to be installed over city drains, while the power sector receives Rs 3,942 crore with subsidies continuing. The government has announced a Rs 300 crore first-phase allocation for development in Yamuna Paar, or East Delhi. Another Rs 787 crore has been set aside for the Delhi Gram Board, signalling attention to rural and peripheral areas within the capital.
