Delhi Budget 2025: Rekha Gupta-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Delhi presented the Budget 2025-26 in the assembly, its first Budget in 26 years. While presentng the budget, she said the Delhi government's budget this year is Rs 1 lakh crore. 

Rs 5,100 crore for Mahila Samriddhi Yojan

The chief minister announced allocation of Rs 5,100 crore for the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana which was a key poll promise made by her party. Under the scheme, Rs 2,500 will be provided to every women in the national capital.

"Delhi Jal Board, DTC and others were facing losses. Dirty water and overflowing sewers became Delhi's identity. Being handed over such a government and running it is no less than a challenge," she added.

Rs 28,000 crore for infrastructure

She alloted Rs 28,000 crore for improving infrastructure. "Capital expenditure of Rs 28,000 crore will bring about extensive improvement in roads, bridges, drainage, transport and other public services in Delhi. This budget is a strong step towards transforming Delhi into a smart and modern city," the CM added.

100 Atal Canteens in Delhi

The chief minister announced Rs 100 crore for Atal Canteens. "Atal canteens will be set up in 100 slum colonies to provide cheap and nutritious food to the needy. On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, 100 Atal canteens will be opened, where nutritious food will be available at low prices," she said.

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Here're other key highlights of the budget

-Rs 10,047 crore allocation for social security and welfare in the 2025-26 budget. The CM declared an increase in the monthly pension for

-Divyang (persons with disabilities) and women in distress, raising it from Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,000.

-A talent hunt scheme will be started in Delhi. Rs 5 crore will be kept for this.

-The budget of Maithili and Bhojpuri Academy has been increased to Rs 6 crore.

-Rs 139 crore has been kept for promoting art and culture.

-Rs 117 crore will be spent on boosting tourism and branding.

-Rs 100 crore has been kept for building 175 new computer labs and smart classes.

-An education hub will be built in Narela. A fund of Rs 500 crore has been kept for this.

-Rs 6,874 crore for health sector in Delhi.

Delhi Chief Minister Gupta, who also holds the portfolio of Finance Minister presented the Budget 2025-26 today, months after her party stormed into victory in the assembly elections.

"Kheer ki mithas se Budget": Gupta kicks off assembly session  

Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday prepared the ceremonial 'Kheer' ahead of the inaugural budget session of the newly elected government in the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

Marking a unique start to the financial proceedings, the newly elected Chief Minister extended her gratitude to those involved in the budget-making process, stating, "A big congratulations to all the leaders, ministers, MLAs, and people who gave their suggestions, as well as our leadership under which we have crafted this budget."

Highlighting the significance of the event, she added, "For the first time, such a ceremony has been held in Delhi. Kheer ki mithas se budget. It has been offered to Lord Ram and will now be served to the people who contributed their suggestions."

What were key expectations from the budget?

All eyes were on Gupta as women in the city expect the announcement of the financial support scheme - Mahila Samman Yojana, which made a lot of buzz during the elections. They were waiting for the first instalment of Rs 2500 under the scheme - a poll promise by the BJP. It is also interesting to see how much fund is allocated to education as previous governments used to share a big chunk for the education ministry.

Earlier, auto drivers, traders and shopkeepers gathered at the Vidhan Sabha to participate in a 'Kheer' ceremony.


BJP MLA Karnail Singh stated, "People from all sections of society, including traders and shopkeepers, have been invited. Today marks the first day of the budget session. 'Meethi kheer, meetha budget'."

"Hope BJP will fulfil its promises in budget session": Atishi

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi criticised the BJP-led central government, alleging that the promised Rs 2,500 financial assistance for women had not been delivered and expressed hope that the ruling party would fulfil its commitments during the Budget Session, which begins today (March 24).

"The BJP made a lot of promises before the elections. We hope that those promises are fulfilled in this budget session. The first and most important promise was that Delhi's women would receive Rs 2,500 on March 8. Till today, even the registration of that scheme has not started. It is clear that PM Modi lied and betrayed the people of Delhi," she added.

"We hope the people of Delhi are not betrayed in this budget," she asserted.

(With ANI inputs)

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