Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented a ₹1,03,700 crore Budget for FY 2026–27, marking an increase of about 3.7% over the ₹1,00,000 crore outlay in FY26. The Budget estimates tax revenue at ₹74,000 crore and outlines spending across infrastructure, health, education, and civic services.
Presenting the Budget, Gupta emphasised its environmental focus, stating that 21% of the total outlay has been earmarked for green initiatives. “We have brought a Green Budget. We are seeing every policy and scheme from a green lens. We have aimed to manage between development and Mother Earth,” she said, underlining the need to balance growth with sustainability amid Delhi’s persistent air pollution challenges.
On allocations, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has been granted ₹11,666 crore, including ₹1,000 crore specifically for road improvements. In addition, ₹1,352 crore has been earmarked for dust-free roads and large-scale recarpeting works across the city.
The education sector has received ₹19,148 crore, while healthcare has been allocated ₹12,645 crore. The government has also set aside ₹7,887 crore for urban development and shelter projects, and ₹5,921 crore for the Public Works Department (PWD).
In the power sector, an allocation of ₹3,942 crore has been made, including ₹200 crore for underground cabling of overhead electricity wires, as Delhi prepares for a surge in peak power demand expected to cross 9,000 MW during summer.
The Delhi Jal Board has been allocated ₹9,000 crore for water supply and sewage management. Of this, ₹475 crore will be used for the Chandrawal water treatment plant, aimed at reducing dependence on tanker supply.
Other key allocations include ₹787 crore for the Delhi Rural Development Board, ₹674 crore for the fire department, and ₹454 crore for works related to the Najafgarh drain. The Budget also provides ₹350 crore under the MLA Local Area Development Scheme.
