New Delhi | Special Correspondent: Arun Sharma
Reaffirming the Centre’s confidence in the national capital, Delhi’s allocation under the Union Budget 2026 has been retained at ₹1,348 crore, a move Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described as fully aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Viksit Bharat” vision.
The unchanged allocation sends a clear political and administrative message — development through stability, not populism — with focused investments in water supply, transport infrastructure and urban resilience.
Water Infrastructure Gets a Strategic Push
A major highlight of the budget is the ₹380 crore support for the Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant, a critical project aimed at strengthening Delhi’s fragile water supply system.
Key objectives include:
Upgrading water infrastructure
Ensuring equitable and 24×7 water supply
Improving long-term urban water security
Government sources say the project reflects the Centre’s intent to tackle Delhi’s core civic challenges rather than short-term optics.
Budget Snapshot: Where the Money Goes
Total Allocation: ₹1,348 crore (unchanged)
Revenue Head: ₹968 crore
Capital Expenditure: ₹380 crore
Officials underline that the capital-heavy structure signals a long-term development approach, prioritising durable assets over recurring subsidies.
NCRTC Allocation Reduced, Connectivity Still a Priority
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has been allocated ₹2,200 crore, nearly 25% lower than last year.
However, the Centre maintains that high-speed rail and regional connectivity projects remain on track, with funding rationalised based on project progress.
Relief, Responsibility and Sensitivity
The budget also includes:
₹2 crore compensation for 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims
₹15 crore contribution to the UT Disaster Response Fund
(earthquakes, floods and droughts)
These provisions reinforce the government’s stance of inclusive governance with humanitarian accountability.
CM Rekha Gupta Welcomes the Budget
Reacting to the allocation, CM Rekha Gupta said the budget would:
“Accelerate infrastructure growth, strengthen water security and improve the quality of life for Delhi’s citizens, in line with the national development roadmap.”
National Significance Beyond Delhi
Policy analysts note that the Delhi allocation is being positioned as a template for urban governance across India, balancing:
Fiscal discipline
Infrastructure-led growth
Citizen-centric service delivery
The budget, they say, reflects a shift from headline-driven spending to measured, outcome-based governance.
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