Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said that the government is committed to give a new look to the national capital.
Presenting the budget in Delhi Assembly Gupta said, “We are laying such a strong and transparent foundation that nobody can weaken it again. Our dream is of a prosperous and strong Delhi, a global city that can face every challenge and has the capacity to lead the world.”
The government has proposed Rs 1000 crore under the planning department for centrally funded projects for infrastructure projects to achieve development goals in the National Capital Territory of Delhi in 2025-26.
The government said that it has allocated Rs 100 crore for setting up Atal Canteens to provide nutritious and subsidized food at 100 locations in Delhi by the birth centenary of late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Gupta said that the government will come up with leased industrial properties in consultation with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and DDA.
“A large number of industrial areas are in very poor condition, a programme for developmental and re-developmental activities will be made to improve the working conditions in these industrial areas. Also, illegal and polluting industries will be dealt with a “Zero Tolerance” policy,” CM said.
She said that keeping the air quality of Delhi and water resources clean and protected is one of the top priorities of the government.
“To deal with these challenges, we need monitoring of environmental parameters and time-bound implementation of projects. For this purpose, our government has made a provision of Rs 506 crore for the Environment and Forest departments, out of which Rs 422 crore has been allocated for various schemes, projects and programmes,” she added.
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.
