Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday, March 25, presented the newly-elected BJP government's first budget, with an outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore, recording a 31.5% increase from the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) budget for the previous year.
This is the first budget presented by the BJP-led government after its historic Assembly election victory in the national capital after nearly a decade. CM Gupta said that the budget is focused on fulfilling its election promises from February, and prioritises healthcare, education, and road infrastructure, by doubling the capital expenditure to Rs 28,000 crore.
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Here are the key highlights:
Healthcare Boost: Rs 2,144 crore have been allocated for the PM Jan Arogya Yojana to enhance healthcare accessibility in the national capita for the underprivileged.
Yamuna Revitalisation: Rs 500 crore are earmarked for cleaning the Yamuna, ensuring only treated water enters the river through 40 decentralized Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs).
Mahila Samridhi Yojana: Rs 5,100 crore have been set aside to provide Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women, in order to support their financial independence.
Improved Connectivity: Rs 1,000 crore have been allocated to enhance transport infrastructure and connectivity across Delhi-NCR.
Slum Development: Rs 696 crore have been designated for infrastructure development and the upliftment of slum clusters across the city.
Affordable Meals Initiative: Rs 100 crore are allocated to establish 100 Atal Canteens across Delhi, providing subsidised meals to the low-income groups.
Women's Safety: 50,000 new CCTV cameras are set to be installed across the city to enhance women's security and surveillance.
Water and Sanitation Upgrade: Rs 9,000 crore are allocated to improve Delhi’s water supply and sanitation infrastructure.
Business and Investment Promotion: A Traders' Welfare Board is likely to be set up, and a Global Investment Summit will be organised every two years to boost the city's economic growth.
Sewage Infrastructure Upgrade: Rs 500 crore are allocated for repairing and upgrading the Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), along with Rs 250 crore for replacing old sewer lines.
Road and Bridge Infrastructure: Rs 3,843 crore have been allocated for expanding and improving roads and bridges across the city.
Education Reform: Rs 100 crore are set aside to establish the new 'CM Shri Schools' aimed at providing high-quality education.
Health Sector Investment: Rs 6,874 crore are dedicated to strengthening healthcare, including the expansion of health and wellness centers and the 'Ayushman Arogya Mandir' services.
Student Support Initiative: Rs 750 crore are allocated to provide free laptops to 1,200 students who passed Class X, in order to promote digital education.
