Delhi Budget 2025 Live Updates: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is currently presenting the Delhi Budget 2025 in the Assembly. She announced the Delhi Budget 2025-26, with a record total of Rs 1 lakh crore, which is a 31.5% increase from last year. Key highlights of the budget include Rs 28,000 crore for infrastructure, Rs 9,000 crore for Yamuna cleaning, Rs 1,000 crore for transport in Delhi-NCR, Rs 5,100 crore for women’s welfare, and Rs 2,144 crore for healthcare among others. This is the first Delhi Budget under the BJP in 26 years, after the party’s victory over AAP in the recent elections.
Gupta had commenced the Delhi budget session on Monday with a special Kheer Ceremony. She had tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), which showed that the DTC is facing financial losses and also have less number of buses. BJP MLA Harish Khurana pointed out that although AAP promised to add 11,000 new buses between 2013 and 2015, the number of buses actually dropped from 4,344 in 2015 to 3,937. He also claimed that the corporation’s total losses grew to Rs 8,498.33 crore, an increase of Rs 5,000 crore during AAP’s time in power. Delhi minister Pankaj Singh on Monday said that there will soon be a White paper on AAP government’s tenure. But will the white paper be out today? Keep watching this space to find out.
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12:00 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced Rs 500 crore for decentralised sewage plant so that no sewage water goes in Yamuna River. She said, "Yaumna River has been turned into a 'nala' due to lack of effort and intention of previous AAP government. Yamuna cleaning is an important part of our Budget. It is our lifeline."
11:56 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Gupta announced Rs 696 crore for development in slum clusters. She also announced Rs 500 crore for sewage treatment plant and Rs 250 crore for water treatment plant. She also said that the Delhi government has ordered 31 Supersucker machines for more clean water in the National Capital.
11:54 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Delhi CM also announced GPS systems to be installed in water tankers whose shortage has created controversies in the past. She further said that water Pipelines in Delhi are in deplorable condition. She announced Rs 10 crore for expert provision in managing Delhi's water maintenance.
11:50 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Gupta allocated Rs 9000 crore for Clean water and sanitation in Delhi. This is three times more than the budget what last government allocated, Rekha Gupta said.
11:48 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
For businessmen, Gupta announced the establishment of Traders Welfare Board. She also said that Delhi will hold the Global Investment Summit for the first time. "We will try to hold it every two years," said Gupta said.
11:48 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta while presenting the budget highlighted the contrast between her government and the opposition, stating that while the opposition only criticised them and the Prime Minister, her government is dedicated to working for the people of Delhi. She pointed out that the previous government only announced schemes without implementing them, whereas her government is committed to carrying out these initiatives. She criticised the opposition for building a 'sheesh mahal', while her government is focused on providing homes for the poor, and for constructing expensive washrooms, while her government will build thousands of toilets for people living in slums.
11:43 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta proposed Rs 28,000 crores for Capital Expenditure. She said this year the Delhi budget has 10 focus areas including the infrastructure, electricity, roads, water, and much more. She further noted that Delhi will install 50,000 cameras for the safety of women.
11:38 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Rekha Gupta announces that this budget is to improve Delhi's roadmap. She announced that Atal canteen will be opened in 100 places and Rs 100 crore have been allocated for this purpose.
11:37 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
The Delhi budget allocates Rs 1,000 crore for road connectivity and improvements, Rs 3,800 crore for flyovers and infrastructure development, and Rs 1,400 crore under the Chief Minister’s Road Development Fund.
11:36 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Rekha Gupta announced an allocation of Rs 5,100 crore for paying Rs 2,500/month to eligible women. She also announced Rs 2,144 crore that will be allocated for PM Jan Arogya Yojana.
11:31 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the Delhi government has set aside Rs 2,144 crore to provide an additional Rs 5 lakh insurance coverage to people under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. She also mentioned that Rs 5,100 crore has been allocated for the Mahila Samruddhi Scheme, and Rs 210 crore has been designated for a program benefiting pregnant women.
11:28 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the Delhi government’s budget for this financial year will be Rs 1 lakh crore, marking a 31.5 percent increase compared to the previous budget under the AAP government. She criticised the previous government for spending less on development, claiming they blamed a lack of funds, when in reality, the issue was not a shortage of money. She argued that the previous government failed to develop Delhi due to political reasons and personal agendas, which ultimately caused the entire city to suffer.
11:26 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
While presenting the budget, Rekha Gupta said, that the budget will make Delhi a confluence of a glorious history and a bright future. She further paid her respects to the people of Delhi and 'Mother Yamuna'.
11:24 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Kicking-off the Budget session, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called the day historic, saying that this is not just a regular budget. She noted that people from Delhi and across the country are listening to it and this budget isn’t only about finances and spending—it presents a vision for the development of Delhi. She said that this budget is for a developed Delhi. She added that in the last ten years, the condition of Delhi kept getting worse. Under the previous government, problems like DTC issues, DUSIB, dirty water, broken sewers, and damaged roads became common in Delhi. All departments were in loss during the previous administration.
11:08 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta showcases the Delhi Budget in a red folder ahead of its presentation in the Parliament today. Watch here:
#watch | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, who also holds the portfolio of Finance, is set to present Budget 2025-26 pic.twitter.com/apbrnp2jKG— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2025
10:54 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
This Budget Session is important because it comes right after the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly election, where the BJP regained power after a long period of time.
The day before, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented a report from the CAG on the DTC in the Assembly. The report pointed out poor management and financial losses, which led to criticism of the previous AAP government.
10:42 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta told ANI that it is going to be a new beginning for Delhi today. He noted that it is the second day of the Delhi Assembly Budget session and confirmed that CM Rekha Gupta will be presenting it today. He added that this Delhi budget will live up to the expectations of the people.
10:31 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a Cabinet meeting today ahead of the presentation of her maiden Delhi Budget in the Parliament today.
10:27 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
The Delhi Budget session is set to commence at 11:00 am. CM Rekha Gupta is expected to table the Budget today, but there are chances for the BJP-led government to reveal the Economic Survey first. ALthough there is no information on it yet.
10:10 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday accused former CM Arvind Kejriwal of corruption after the CAG report on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) revealed financial mismanagement, including the closure of bus routes, rising costs, and increased grants. Sirsa called for a thorough investigation into these issues.
Leader of Opposition and former CM Atishi called for a discussion on the CAG report to take place on Wednesday, stating that the opposition needed time to properly review the findings.
10:00 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
While visiting the Hanuman temple, Rekha Gupta spoke to the media and said, "Bajrang Bali will do the best for Delhi." She further added that Delhi will see progress, and that "Ram Rajya will be established..." In another interaction, Parvesh Verma said that this year the Delhi budget is going to be "a historic budget" and that the people of Delhi will rejoice.
09:52 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was seen visiting the Hanuman Temple in Delhi's Connaught Place, ahead of the budget presentation today. Watch here:
#watch | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta reaches the Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place to offer prayers ahead of the presentation of the first Budget of this government today pic.twitter.com/i0P1c2H7Oj— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2025
09:45 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Last year, the AAP government introduced the 2024-25 Budget, initially at Rs 76,000 crore. However, it was later increased to Rs 77,000 crore. According to PTI, sources within the government have suggested that the 2025-26 Budget is expected to surpass budget of Rs 80,000 crore.
Chief Minister Gupta had earlier remarked that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the BJP is presenting the Delhi Budget after 27 years. She had compared it to Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
09:38 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood on Monday hinted that electricity prices may go up, explaining that this is due to a Rs 27,000 crore debt left by the previous AAP government with power distribution companies (Discoms). In response to a question in the Delhi Assembly yesterday about the possible increase in electricity rates, Sood said that Discoms are allowed to raise prices to recover the unpaid debt. He also pointed out that during the previous government’s time, the Delhi High Court had instructed DERC to set a tariff order, but the administration did not protect the public’s interests. He added that AAP had left a Rs 27000 crore debt of regulatory assets with discoms.
09:30 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
The Delhi government had asked for public feedback via emails and WhatsApp, receiving more than 10,000 suggestions. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also spoke to people with the aim of including their ideas in the budget planning.
09:15 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Ahead of CM Rekha Gupta presenting the Delhi Budget, a few state ministers were seen visiting the Hanuman temple in Delhi Connaught Place. Watch here:
— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2025#watch | Delhi Ministers Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Kapil Mishra and Ravinder Indraj Singh arrive at Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta will present Budget 2025-26 for the national capital today. pic.twitter.com/pwz7mft5vL
09:09 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
This year, Delhi is estimated to get the budget allocation of over Rs 80,000 crore. The Budget is expected to focuses on improving Delhi's infrastructure, education, healthcare, and tackling pollution. Cleaning the Yamuna could also be one of the agendas that might be discussed.
09:03 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
Speaking to PTI, Delhi minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said that this time Delhi Budget is going to be a "historic budget". He added that once Rekha Gupta presents the Delhi Budget, it will give the National Capital a chance to be "better and beautiful"
08:58 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
There are some media reports that are suggesting that the Delhi Budget will be tabled either today or on March 26. The final discussion and the vote on financial proposals are reportedly scheduled to be held on March 27.
08:53 (IST) 25 Mar 2025
There has been no official announcement or update on the Economic Survey ahead of tabling the Delhi Budget. Former Delhi CM Atishi criticised the BJP-led government on Monday for not presenting the survey ahead of the budget. Mocking BJP's kheer ceremony, Atishi said that the Delhi's budget is not made by preparing kheer, but is based on economic figures.
