Rekha Gupta presents Delhi Budget for 2026-27 with Rs 1,03,700 crore outlay and free LPG cylinder allocation
The Facts
- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented Delhi’s Budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday.
- The budget outlay is Rs 1,03,700 crore.
- The government said 21% of the total budget outlay is allocated to environment-linked or green initiatives.
- The budget allocates Rs 260 crore for providing two free LPG cylinders to every household.
- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has been allocated Rs 11,666 crore.
- The Public Works Department has been allocated Rs 5,921 crore.
- The budget projects a revenue surplus of Rs 9,092 crore.
Context
How large is this budget compared with previous Delhi budgets?
The budget is described by multiple outlets as one of the largest Delhi has seen, and the government said it is Rs 1,03,700 crore, up from last year’s Rs 1,00,000 crore estimate NDTV,Indian Express,India Today.
What is the main environmental focus of the budget?
The government said 21% of the total outlay is for environment-linked initiatives, and one outlet described the plan as a “green budget” NDTV,Indian Express,India Today.
What social support measure drew attention in the budget?
The budget sets aside Rs 260 crore to provide two free LPG cylinders to every household NDTV,Zee Business.
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