Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the Delhi Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Vidhan Sabha on March 24, 2026. This year the total budget outlay is Rs 1,03,700 crore which has been officially named as the Green Budget. The government has focused on environmental protection by allocating 21 percent of the total funds specifically for green initiatives and sustainable projects to improve the air quality and ecology of the city.
📰: Delhi Budget 2026-27: Rs 1.03 Lakh Crore Outlay Focuses on Green Initiatives and Women Welfare।
Important Financial Allocations and Departmental Budgets
The government has divided the expenditure into two main categories where 70.3 percent is for revenue expenditure and 29.7 percent is set aside for capital expenditure. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) received its highest ever allocation in history while the water and fire departments also saw significant increases in their funding to improve public services.
| Department/Sector | Allocated Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Budget Outlay | Rs 1,03,700 Crore |
| Green Budget (21%) | Rs 21,777 Crore |
| Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) | Rs 11,666 Crore |
| Delhi Jal Board | Rs 9,000 Crore |
| Road Improvements and Dust Control | Rs 1,392 Crore |
| Power Department and Subsidies | Rs 3,942 Crore |
| Fire Department | Rs 674 Crore |
Green Initiatives and Welfare Schemes for Delhi Residents
In a major relief for households, the Chief Minister announced that every home in Delhi will receive two free LPG cylinders annually on the occasions of Holi and Diwali. A dedicated fund of Rs 260 crore has been set aside for this scheme. The government also plans to install solar panels over city drains to generate clean energy and reduce evaporation. To improve the visual landscape and safety, Rs 200 crore will be spent to move 52,000 kilometers of overhead wires underground.
- Two free LPG cylinders for every household on Holi and Diwali
- Solar panels to be installed on Delhi drains for clean power
- Rs 1,392 crore allocated to make Delhi roads dust-free
- Barapullah Corridor project to be completed by June with Rs 210 crore allocation
- Delhi Gram Board received Rs 787 crore for rural development
- New integrated secretariat and housing for officials to be constructed
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that this budget represents a historic shift in government thinking where a balance is created between development and the safety of the planet. Every policy and decision in this budget has been viewed through a green lens to ensure the well-being of future generations.
