Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has presented a Rs 1.03 lakh crore “Green Budget” for 2026–27, with a strong focus on infrastructure, environment, and urban development. In her budget speech in Delhi Assembly Tuesday, she highlighted economic growth projections while taking a swipe at “freebie culture,” under the previous AAP government, led by Arvind Kejriwal, stating that a “triple-engine government” is driving Delhi’s progress.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presented her budget speech in Delhi Assembly Tuesday, highlighting economic growth projections and infrastructure projects for the city. Below are top updates:Here are 10 key updates from Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s Budget 2026–27:1. ₹1.03 lakh crore budget announced for 2026–27, marking a significant spending push.2. 21% allocation for environment, positioning it as a ‘Green Budget’.3. ‘Triple-engine government’ driving growth, CM says, highlighting Centre-state synergy.4. Swipe at past regimes, blaming “freebie culture” and “bad governance” for slowing progress.5. Delhi’s GDP share to rise from 3.67% to 3.72% in coming years.6. Per capita income projected to grow from ₹5 lakh to ₹5.3 lakh by 2027.7. Infrastructure push under ‘4S’ model - Speed, Skill, Strength, Scale.8. Major allocations: ₹5,921 crore for PWD, ₹7,800 crore for urban development and housing.9. 750 km roads to be upgraded, ₹1,392 crore earmarked; Barapullah corridor gets ₹210 crore boost.10. Focus on neglected areas, ₹300 crore for trans-Yamuna development; ₹11,666 crore for MCD, ₹350 crore for MLAs’ constituency work.
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