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BJP Unveils Historic ₹1 Lakh Crore Budget for Delhi with Focus on Development and Welfare

The first BJP budget in 28 years prioritizes infrastructure, women's welfare, and environmental reforms, drawing criticism from opposition over feasibility.

The decision stems from safety concerns due to Tihar jail's proximity to residential areas.
Delhi chief minister and finance minister Rekha Gupta presents the first Budget 2025-26 of the newly formed BJP government in the Delhi legislative assembly on March 25.
Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta holding the Budget Document along with her finance team members at her office.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta shows a folder containing budget papers at her office in Vidhan Sabha ahead of the presentation of the Delhi State Budget in the assembly in New Delhi on Tuesday,

Overview

  • The ₹1 lakh crore budget for FY 2025-26 marks a 31.5% increase in spending, with ₹28,000 crore allocated for infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and public transport.
  • ₹5,100 crore has been earmarked for the Mahila Samriddhi Scheme, providing ₹2,500 per month to eligible women, alongside initiatives like 50,000 new CCTV cameras for safety.
  • Environmental priorities include ₹9,000 crore for clean water and sanitation projects and ₹500 crore for Yamuna River cleaning through decentralized sewage treatment plants.
  • Education receives ₹19,291 crore, a 17% increase, funding CM Shri Schools, free laptops for 1,200 students, and 100 new language labs promoting multilingual education.
  • Opposition parties criticized the budget as unrealistic and lacking economic grounding, while the BJP defended it as a transformative vision for Delhi's future.