Delhi Govt to present Budget between March 24-26: CM Rekha
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the Delhi Government will present the “Viksit Delhi” Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly between March 24 and 26.
“To make this a people’s Budget, we will meet representatives from various women’s organisations on March 5 on the Assembly premises. Additionally, we will hold discussions with stakeholders from the education sector and traders on March 6,” the Chief Minister said while addressing a press conference.
She said the Budget would be prepared after incorporating suggestions from various sections of society and also shared an email ID and a WhatsApp number where Delhi residents can send their suggestions for the Budget.
Gupta reiterated that all promises made in the BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ would be fulfilled and that her government was working on a war footing in this direction.
It is likely that the Budget may have a separate allocation for women residents of the Capital as the BJP plans to deliver its promise of Rs 2,500 monthly assistance.
Party MP Manoj Tiwari had on Sunday said the registration process for providing Rs 2,500 per month to women from economically weaker sections by the BJP government in Delhi would begin on March 8.
The BJP had promised to provide Rs 2,500 per month to women from economically weaker sections under the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna, once it came to power in Delhi.
“The Budget will focus on women’s economic empowerment, expansion of healthcare services, strengthening public transport, pollution control, job creation, improving education, providing affordable and nutritious food for the underprivileged, senior citizen welfare and cleaning of the Yamuna,” CM Gupta said.
She said the “Viksit Budget” would include both short-term and long-term policies to address the areas comprehensively.
“Consultation will be undertaken with academic professionals and teachers. Also, Delhi government MLAs and Cabinet ministers are directed to consult with farmers, slum dwellers, young people and working people before incorporating their recommendations into the Budget. The government aims to prepare a Budget that brings major benefits to the people of Delhi and enhances their overall well-being,” the CM said.
