Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Presents Historic ₹1 Lakh Crore Budget

The BJP government unveils its first budget in 27 years, focusing on infrastructure, women's welfare, and environmental reforms.

The ₹1 lakh crore 'Viksit Delhi' budget marks a 31.5% increase from the previous year, doubling capital expenditure to ₹28,000 crore for major infrastructure projects.
₹5,100 crore has been allocated to the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, providing ₹2,500 monthly to eligible women as part of a broader focus on women's welfare.
Environmental initiatives include ₹500 crore for cleaning the Yamuna River, decentralizing 40 sewer treatment plants to ensure treated water only enters the river.
The budget dedicates ₹9,000 crore for clean drinking water and sanitation, alongside ₹500 crore for upgrading sewer systems and ₹250 crore for replacing old sewer lines.
A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the Delhi Transport Corporation highlights inefficiencies under the previous administration, reinforcing the BJP's accountability agenda.