Delhi ministers laud green inclusive budget, calling it catalyst for acceleration of development

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday termed the Delhi Budget 2026-27 historic, stating that it will prove a milestone in the city’s development and environmental protection.

He lauded the budget presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta with a total outlay of approximately Rs 1,03,700 crore.
Sirsa, who is Delhi’s Environment Minister, said, “When we presented a Rs 1 lakh-crore budget last year, several questions were raised, where would the funds come from, how would they be mobilized, etc. However, the experience and leadership of CM Rekha Gupta have proven that a Rs 1 lakh crore budget can be successfully implemented.”
Highlighting the environmental commitment, the Minister said, “This is a Green Budget. Whether it is e-waste, road transport, infrastructure, or metro projects, every effort has been made to integrate environmental considerations, including plantation, into each initiative.”

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He noted that 21 per cen of the total budget has been allocated to green initiatives, adding that the government will also issue licenses for 1,000 new e-auto permits exclusively for women, enabling safe and dignified livelihood opportunities.
Meanwhile, Health and Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh expressed his gratitude to CM Gupta, for a comprehensive and welfare-oriented budget, with significant allocations of Rs 13,034 crore for the Health Department and Rs 12,613 crore for the Transport.
He mentioned that these allocations reflect the government’s firm commitment to ensuring accessible, affordable healthcare and building a sustainable, efficient and future-ready transport ecosystem.

He also noted that the government is addressing legacy gaps by completing long-pending infrastructure projects and strengthening service delivery across both sectors.
Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra expressed gratitude to CM Gupta for the inclusive Budget, which he said will run the city’s growth at a high speed on the tracks of development, adding that the ”Green budget is a Green Signal.”

He expressed confidence that the budget will contribute in making youth self-reliant in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat.’
He further said that this historic budget will help establish Delhi as a global cultural and tourism hub, and the Tourism Master Plan, New Tourism Policy, Delhi Film Policy, and Digital Content Development will pave the way for new employment opportunities.