Delhi Presents Record ₹1.03 Lakh Crore Budget, Focus on Health and Education
The Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government on Tuesday unveiled a record budget of ₹1,03,700 crore for the financial year 2026–27, marking an increase from last year’s ₹1 lakh crore outlay. Presenting the budget in the Assembly, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio, emphasized that health and education remain top priorities. The health sector has been allocated ₹12,645 crore, while the education department received the highest share at ₹19,148 crore, accounting for 18.6 per cent of the total budget.
The budget also reflects a strong push toward infrastructure and urban development. The Public Works Department has been allocated ₹5,921 crore, while the Urban Development and Housing Department will receive ₹7,887 crore to enhance connectivity, build climate-resilient corridors, and improve road safety. Additionally, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has been allotted a record ₹11,666 crore, including ₹1,000 crore specifically for road improvements. Other key allocations include ₹3,942 crore for the power department and ₹1,352 crore aimed at developing dust-free roads across the capital.
Highlighting inclusive growth and welfare initiatives, the government announced ₹300 crore for the development of Yamuna Paar, ₹350 crore for the MLA local area development scheme, and ₹202 crore to extend Ayushman Bharat coverage to transgender individuals. A new “Anmol Yojana” has been introduced with ₹25 crore to provide free genetic disorder screening for newborns. The budget also includes ₹1,500 crore for 750 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and ₹150 crore to complete seven pending ICU hospitals, underscoring the government’s focus on healthcare expansion and social welfare.
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