The Delhi government has allocated Rs 12,952 crore for the transport sector during the budget presentation in the assembly on Tuesday.
Addressing the assembly, chief minister Rekha Gupta said, “The government will issue cards to women for free-bus rides instead of pink tickets to curb corruption.”
She also informed that the government will allocate Rs 210 crore for giving nutrients kits, and an allowance of Rs 21000 to expecting mothers.
In order to improve the environment for women and ensure a secure society, the government will also install 50,000 CCTV cameras across the city.
“… For women’s safety, more than 50,000 cameras will be installed. Rs 3,843 crores are allocated for road and bridge infrastructure. Rs 696 crores have been allocated to provide basic facilities in slums and JJ colonies…,” Gupta said.
Meanwhile, the government has allocated Rs 5100 crore for Mahila Samridhi scheme under which eligible women will get Rs 2500 per month.
Gupta on Tuesday presented a Rs 1 lakh crore budget in the Assembly, up by 31.56 per cent from the previous Budget.
The budget has 10 key focus areas including infrastructure, development, water, women security, healthcare and education.
A general discussion on the Budget will be held after its tabling in the Assembly. The members of the Assembly will deliberate and vote on the proposed Budget on March 27.
This is the maiden budget of BJP after coming into power after 27 years, securing 48 seats in the Delhi assembly elections held on Feb 5.
