Delhi's BJP Government Unveils Historic ₹1 Lakh Crore Budget

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's first budget in 28 years prioritizes women's welfare, infrastructure, and urban development, drawing criticism for feasibility concerns.

The budget allocates ₹5,100 crore for the Mahila Samriddhi Scheme, offering ₹2,500 monthly to eligible women, alongside digital travel cards for free bus rides to curb corruption.
₹28,000 crore has been earmarked for capital expenditure, including road improvements, flyovers, and expanded urban infrastructure projects.
Education initiatives include ₹100 crore for CM Shri Schools, ₹7.5 crore for free laptops to 1,200 Class 10 students, and new language labs to promote multilingual skills.
Environmental reforms feature ₹9,000 crore for water and sanitation, with ₹500 crore allocated for decentralizing sewage treatment to clean the Yamuna River.
Opposition leaders, including Atishi, criticized the budget as unrealistic and lacking transparency, questioning the absence of an accompanying economic survey.