Delhi Budget Session begins with ‘Kheer Ceremony’; CM Rekha Gupta pitches ‘Developed, Green Capital’ vision

The Delhi Assembly’s budget session commenced on Monday with the ‘Kheer Ceremony,’ marking the formal beginning of the house’s proceedings. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reiterated her government’s commitment to the vision of a ‘Developed Delhi, Green Delhi,’ and stated that the upcoming budget would be an important step towards meeting the aspirations of around 3 crore people in the national capital.

Gupta mentioned that the “Kheer Ceremony” is not just a customary start to the budget process, but also a symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and a commitment to public welfare values. People from different walks of life, including farmers, students, teachers, doctors, media persons, women drivers and members of the transgender community were present at the ceremony. Farmers from Delhi’s rural belt honoured the CM by presenting her with a traditional turban.

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Cabinet Ministers Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Sirsa, Ravindra Indraj Singh, and Kapil Mishra, along with MLAs and others, were also present on the occasion.

CM Gupta has said that the second budget of this government would further accelerate Delhi’s development, noting that it would not only strengthen infrastructure but also improve the overall quality of life for the residents of the national capital.

The budget aims to move Delhi towards becoming a city where citizens have access to better healthcare, quality education, robust infrastructure, and a clean and green environment, she said, adding that the priority would be given to improving facilities for students, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, ensuring cleanliness, controlling pollution, and overall promoting a greener ecosystem.

Gupta emphasised that ‘Developed Delhi, Green Delhi’ is not just a slogan, but a clear vision of the government, adding that the goal is to create a positive, safe, and prosperous environment to ensure that people live with dignity and comfort. She said that the upcoming budget would focus on taking concrete steps to improve the city’s condition in totality.