Delhi Budget 2025 Live Updates: Govt to provide free laptops to 1,200 students passing class X, allocates Rs 750 crore, says CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta presented the Delhi Budget 2025-26 with a record outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore, ...

The Times of India | Mar 25, 2025, 23:12:00 IST

The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, presented its first Budget in 27 years, with a record outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore, reflecting a 31.5% increase from the previous year. The Budget prioritizes infrastructure, transport, education, healthcare, and pollution control, with capital expenditure doubling to Rs 28,000 crore. Key allocations include Rs 1,000 crore for transport links, Rs 5,100 crore for women’s welfare, and Rs 2,144 crore for healthcare under PM Jan Arogya Yojana.

Ahead of the Budget Session, a symbolic "kheer" ceremony was performed to signify prosperity, and the government collected over 10,000 public suggestions for the Budget. However, opposition leader Atishi criticized the absence of the Economic Survey, questioning the Budget’s credibility. Gupta assured its release soon, citing audit delays. The Budget discussion and voting are scheduled for March 27.

This marks the first BJP-led Delhi Budget in 26 years, following the party’s victory over AAP in the recent elections.

Delhi Budget 2025 Live Updates: Govt to provide free laptops to 1,200 students passing class X, allocates Rs 750 crore, says CM Rekha Gupta

On Delhi budget, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta says, " Today is going to be a new beginning. It is the second day of Delhi Assembly budget session. Today, CM and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta will present the budget...this budget will live up to the expectations of people"

The Budget will be officially tabled in the Delhi Assembly on March 26, followed by a general discussion among members. The final deliberation and voting on the financial proposals are scheduled for March 27.

Former CM and Leader of Opposition Atishi criticized the government for failing to present the Economic Survey before the Budget. She argued that budget planning should be based on economic data, not symbolic gestures like the BJP’s "kheer" ceremony.

The Delhi government sought public input through emails and WhatsApp, receiving over 10,000 suggestions. Chief Minister Gupta personally interacted with citizens to incorporate their feedback into the budget framework.

Last year’s AAP government had presented a Rs 77,000 crore Budget, and sources indicate this year’s allocation will likely surpass Rs 80,000 crore, reflecting increased spending on key projects.

The Budget aims to strengthen infrastructure, improve Yamuna cleanliness, enhance healthcare and education, and address economic empowerment for women. The government has positioned it as a "Viksit Delhi" Budget, focusing on long-term development.

The BJP-led Delhi government will present its first Budget in the Assembly on Tuesday, marking the party’s return to power in the capital after nearly three decades. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio, is leading the budget presentation.

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Delhi Budget 2025 Live Updates: Govt to provide free laptops to 1,200 students passing class X, allocates Rs 750 crore, says CM Rekha Gupta

On Delhi budget, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta says, " Today is going to be a new beginning. It is the second day of Delhi Assembly budget session. Today, CM and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta will present the budget...this budget will live up to the expectations of people"

The Budget will be officially tabled in the Delhi Assembly on March 26, followed by a general discussion among members. The final deliberation and voting on the financial proposals are scheduled for March 27.

Former CM and Leader of Opposition Atishi criticized the government for failing to present the Economic Survey before the Budget. She argued that budget planning should be based on economic data, not symbolic gestures like the BJP’s "kheer" ceremony.

The Delhi government sought public input through emails and WhatsApp, receiving over 10,000 suggestions. Chief Minister Gupta personally interacted with citizens to incorporate their feedback into the budget framework.

Last year’s AAP government had presented a Rs 77,000 crore Budget, and sources indicate this year’s allocation will likely surpass Rs 80,000 crore, reflecting increased spending on key projects.

The Budget aims to strengthen infrastructure, improve Yamuna cleanliness, enhance healthcare and education, and address economic empowerment for women. The government has positioned it as a "Viksit Delhi" Budget, focusing on long-term development.

The BJP-led Delhi government will present its first Budget in the Assembly on Tuesday, marking the party’s return to power in the capital after nearly three decades. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio, is leading the budget presentation.

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