Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government on Tuesday presented a budget estimate of 1,03,700 crore for 2026-27. This year’s budget allocation is higher than last year which was ₹1 lakh crore.
Health and education sectors remain the primary focus of the budget. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who is also the finance minister, said her government is allocating 12,645 crore for the health department.
Among other allocations, the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) has been allotted ₹11,666 crore, the highest till now. The Public Works Department has been allocated ₹5,921 crore, while the Urban Development Department has received ₹7,887 crore in this year’s Budget.
“Our goal is seamless connectivity, climate-resilient corridors, and technically safe roads. For the overall development of Delhi’s infrastructure, I propose a budget of ₹5,921 crore for the PWD department and ₹7,887 crore for the Urban Development and Housing Department for this financial year,” Gupta said in the Assembly
Here are some of the highlights of the Budget:
-The Delhi Rural Development Board allocated ₹787 crore in the Budget.
-MCD to be provided ₹1,000 cr for road improvements in Delhi.
-Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says ₹1,352 crore allocated in budget for ‘dust-free roads’.
-Delhi government allocates ₹7,887 crore for urban development dept, ₹5,921 crore for PWD in 2026-27 budget.