New Delhi, March 24 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the 2026-27 budget as a "green budget" on Tuesday, highlighting the government's focus on sustainable development and a cleaner environment, with 21% of the budget allocated to the initiative.
According to the budget, 21.44% of the total outlay, amounting to ₹22,236 crore, has been earmarked for green development initiatives.
The environment and forest sectors have been allocated ₹822 crore, up from ₹505 crore in the previous financial year, representing a 62.7% increase.
"The government is committed to restoring Delhi's status as a "Green Delhi" through the development of urban forests, parks, and green spaces. We are allocating ₹25 crore separately for the Delhi Park and Garden Society," CM Gupta said.
She further noted that 35 lakh indigenous plants, such as peepul, mango, and neem, will be planted in Delhi over the next four years, and new forest areas will also be developed.
A budget of ₹130 crore has been allocated for forest development, and ₹44 crore for wildlife protection.
CM Gupta said the government is introducing a ₹300 crore scheme for "Pollution Control & Emergency Measures," which will include mechanical sweepers, anti-smog guns, and water sprinklers.
A budget of ₹204 crore has been allocated to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) specifically to tackle pollution.
Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Rekha Gupta, also said that the government is actively working towards introducing advanced technical solutions and monitoring systems through a collaboration with the World Bank.
An additional ₹2 crore has been allocated for monitoring systems (covering the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), war-room operations, mobile apps, and real-time tracking).
While presenting the "Green Budget," CM Gupta further said that the government is working to increase waste processing capacity from the current 7,000 metric tonnes to 15,000 metric tonnes per day. To achieve this, provisions have been made for the expansion of waste-to-energy plants located in Narela, Okhla, Ghazipur, and Tehkhand, she added.
"We have achieved significant success in reducing legacy waste, with a 16% reduction at Ghazipur, 54% at Bhalswa, and 68% at Okhla. This reflects a clear and tangible transformation in how waste is being managed in the city," Gupta said.
Around 1,500 tonnes of cow dung waste is generated daily in Delhi, which will also be processed and converted into energy. This initiative is expected to reduce emissions, lower fuel imports, and position Delhi as a model for a circular economy, she said.
"Along with strengthening the EV ecosystem, we are also initiating structured planning for e-waste management," she further added.
The Delhi government is also advancing the Carbon Credit Monetisation Scheme. The scheme will convert emission reductions into economic value through a robust MRV (Measurement, Reporting, Verification) system, Gupta said, while also boosting innovation and accelerating sustainability efforts in Delhi.