Delhi chief minister Rekha 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.
Addressing the assembly Gupta said that the government has allocated Rs 500 crore for Yamuna cleaning.
“Only treated water will enter the river, ensuring its rejuvenation through the decentralisation of 40 sewage treatment plants,” she said.
The government has also allocated Rs 500 crore for the repair and upgradation of sewage treatment plants and another Rs 250 crore for the replacement of old sewer lines.
In order to provide clean drinking water to everyone in the national capital, the government has also allocated Rs 9000 crore for drinking water and sanitation.
Last year, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government presented the Budget 2024-25 worth Rs 76,000 crore which was raised to Rs 77,000.
During the address, CM slammed the previous government and said, “There is a lot of difference between us and them (AAP)… You (AAP) made promises, we will fulfil them. You abused the governments of the other states, we will establish harmony and work together… You made ‘Sheesh Mahal’, we will build houses for the poor… You installed pot toilets worth lakhs, we will make toilets for the people in slum areas…”
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
