Delhi Budget 2025: BJP Allocates Rs 5,100 Crore for Monthly Welfare Scheme for Women

New Delhi: The newly elected BJP government in Delhi has presented its first budget in the Delhi Assembly after over 26 years, outlining significant financial allocations aimed at boosting welfare programmes, infrastructure, and healthcare in the national capital.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also serves as the Finance Minister, announced the details of the Delhi Budget 2025-26 (FY26), which includes a Rs 5,100 crore allocation for a monthly financial assistance scheme for women, alongside other crucial investments in transportation, healthcare, and urban development.

In her address, CM Rekha Gupta emphasised the focus on creating a robust and modern infrastructure. While addressing pressing issues such as healthcare, women’s welfare, and urban development. Describing the budget as "historic," she highlighted that this comprehensive budget is aimed at laying the foundation for a better and more prosperous Delhi.

With a total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore, the Delhi Budget for FY26 marks a 31.5 per cent increase compared to the previous year's budget.

Take a Look at the Key Takeaways:

• The Delhi government has allocated Rs 5,100 crore to provide Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women across the city.
• The capital expenditure for FY26 has been doubled to Rs 28,000 crore, aiming to modernize the city's infrastructure, including roads, sewage, and water supply systems.
• Rs 1,000 crore has been earmarked to enhance transportation links within Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), ensuring better connectivity.
• The government has committed Rs 696 crore for the upliftment and development of slum clusters across the city.
• A sum of Rs 2,144 crore has been allocated for the PM Jan Arogya Yojna to provide Delhi residents with a Rs 10 lakh insurance cover under Ayushman Bharat.
• As part of efforts to improve women’s safety, CM Gupta announced the installation of 50,000 CCTV cameras across Delhi.
• Rs 100 crore has been allocated to establish 100 new Atal Canteens, which will provide affordable meals to Delhi's residents.
• Furthermore, Rs 9,000 crore has been dedicated to improving the city’s clean drinking water supply and sanitation services.
• The government has announced the formation of a "Traders' Welfare Board" and plans to hold a Global Investment Summit every two years to attract businesses and investors.
• Rs 500 crore has been allocated for the repair and upgrade of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), along with Rs 250 crore for replacing outdated sewer lines across the city.