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The AAP government on Monday presented its budget in Delhi. The 76,000 crore budget, themed around 'Ram Rajya', was presented by Delhi Finance Minister Atishi.

“Jai Shri Ram ! Kejriwal government will present Delhi's budget based on the ideals of Lord Ram and the concept of Ram Rajya,” AAP posted on X.

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The Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly commenced on February 15 and has been extended till March 8.

A plethora of schemes were announced by the Arvind Kejriwal-led government in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.  

Atishi highlighted the significant transformation in Delhi under the AAP government in the budget.

Key allocations:

- The Delhi government allocated Rs 16,396 crore for the education sector.

- The AAP government announced Rs 1,000 per month for women above 18 years of age under Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojna. Rs 4,000 will be allocated to push this through

- Delhi's Finance Minister Atishi announced a plan to lay down 1,000 km of road in villages of the national capital. Besides, she said dark spots will be spotted and removed across Delhi

- The government allocated Rs 8,685 crore for the health sector of Delhi. "Saving a person's life is 'Ram Rajya' as well. However, we all know that people were afraid of helping accident victims in Delhi a few years ago. That's why we started the 'Farishtey Dilli Ke' scheme. Under this, the Delhi government will bear the cost of expenses of the accident victims. As a part of this scheme, we have saved 22,000 lives in Delhi," says Delhi Finance Minister Atishi

- The Budget 2024-25 allocated Rs 902 crore for the development of unauthorised colonies in the national capital

- Delhi Finance Minister Atishi announced an outlay of Rs 510 crore for e-buses and Rs 500 crore for Delhi Metro

- Rs 5702 crore have been allocated for the transport sector in Delhi. Atishi said Delhi will have over 10,000 public transport buses, including 80 per cent e-buses by 2025

- Rs 8000 crore have been allocated for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

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- A budget of Rs 6,216 crore has been kept aside for Social Welfare, Women and Child Development and SC/ST/OBC Welfare Department

- Budget allocation for the justice system increased by nearly 4 times to Rs 3,098 crores