Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented the Budget for the financial year 2026–27, totaling ₹1,03,700 crore, a rise of about 3.7% from the previous year’s ₹1,00,000 crore. The Budget projects tax revenue of ₹74,000 crore and prioritizes spending across infrastructure, health, education, and civic services.

Gupta emphasized that this year’s plan strongly focuses on environmental sustainability, with 21% of the allocation dedicated to green initiatives. “We have brought a Green Budget. Every policy and scheme has been viewed through a green lens, aiming to balance development with care for Mother Earth,” she said, noting the urgency as Delhi continues to struggle with severe air pollution annually.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has been allocated ₹11,666 crore, including ₹1,000 crore for road improvements and ₹1,352 crore for developing dust-free roads, which involves large-scale recarpeting projects across the city. Education has been allotted ₹19,148 crore, while health receives ₹12,645 crore. Urban development and shelter projects are set to get ₹7,887 crore, and the Public Works Department will receive ₹5,921 crore.

The power department has been granted ₹3,942 crore, including ₹200 crore to move overhead electricity wires underground, preparing for a projected rise in summer electricity demand with peaks expected above 9,000 MW. The Delhi Jal Board will receive ₹9,000 crore for water and sewage management, including ₹475 crore for the Chandrawal water treatment plant to ensure residents do not need to rely on water tankers.

Additional allocations include ₹787 crore for the Delhi Rural Development Board, ₹674 crore for the fire department, ₹454 crore for works on the Najafgarh drain, and ₹350 crore for the MLA Local Area Development Scheme. The Budget reflects the government’s effort to balance development priorities with environmental and civic needs while addressing the capital’s ongoing challenges.