Delhi allocates ₹260cr for free LPG cylinder on Holi, Diwali
24 Mar 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that ₹260 crore would be allocated for a free LPG cylinder each on Holi and Diwali.

She made the announcement while presenting the Budget Gupta for the 2026-27 financial year, with a total outlay of about ₹1,03,700 crore.

She said the national capital is progressing rapidly with a "triple engine" government.

21% dedicated to improving the environment
Green Budget

Describing it as a "green budget," the chief minister stated that the city is in a transitional phase and that a "culture of freebies" had hampered progress, noting that revenue fell between 2018 and 2020.

The budget emphasizes environmental sustainability, with 21% of the total allocation dedicated to improving the environment.

"This time, we have presented Delhi's budget as a 'green budget.' We have seen every plan through a 'green lens,'" CM Gupta said during her address.

Projected revenue surplus of ₹9,092 crore
Budget details

The budget also highlights a projected revenue surplus of ₹9,092 crore and a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth of 5.09%.

CM Gupta said, "This budget is a historic change in the thinking of the government," adding that it strikes a balance between development and ecological protection.

She also mentioned that Delhi's per capita income is the third highest in India as the city is progressing under the "triple engine government."

Major allocations in the budget
Allocation breakdown

The budget allocates 70.3% for revenue expenditure and 29.7% for capital expenditure.

It also includes ₹7,887 crore for the urban development department and ₹5,921 crore for the Public Works Department (PWD).

An amount of ₹1,352 crore has been earmarked to make roads "dust-free," while ₹200 crore has been allocated to shift overhead electricity wires underground.

Budget session to continue till March 25
Government commitment

CM Gupta reiterated the government's commitment to serve the people of Delhi round-the-clock.

She said, "The government is committed to serving the people 24x7 and will continue to work every day to make Delhi better."

The Budget Session of the Delhi legislative assembly for 2026-27 will continue till March 25.