New Delhi, April 5 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has allocated ₹22,236 crore, or approximately 21.44% of the 2026–27 budget, for improving air quality and for green initiatives, including cleaning the Yamuna River, to secure a pollution-free future for the next generation, an official said on Sunday.
Highlighting the key features of the "Green Budget" for 2026–27, the official said in a statement that of the total state budget of ₹1,03,700 crore, ₹22,236 crore has been allocated to 17 departments to ensure coordinated action across sectors.
"The Chief Minister said that all departmental expenditures will now be aligned with green objectives, ensuring that spending directly supports environmental outcomes," the statement said.
The largest share, ₹6,485 crore, has been allocated to the Delhi Jal Board for cleaning the Yamuna and expanding water treatment infrastructure.
The Transport Department has been allocated ₹4,758 crore to scale up electric buses and strengthen a cleaner public transport system.
The Public Works Department (PWD) will receive ₹3,350 crore to address dust pollution and build green infrastructure across the city.
"The Planning Department has been allocated ₹2,350 crore to design and streamline green projects. The Urban Development Department and the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) together will receive ₹2,273 crore for targeted environmental interventions. Meanwhile, ₹1,410 crore has been earmarked for the Power Department to promote solar energy and other renewable sources," the statement added.
"Several other departments will be supported through the dedicated 'Green Fund'. The Environment Department has been allocated ₹558 crore for pollution control programmes, the Irrigation and Flood Control Department ₹305 crore for water conservation, and the Development Department ₹258 crore to promote green growth in rural areas," it said.
"The Forest Department will receive ₹181 crore for afforestation and wildlife conservation. The Tourism Department has been allocated ₹102 crore to promote eco-friendly tourism, while ₹100 crore has been set aside for the Education Department to drive green initiatives in schools," the statement added.
In addition, ₹42 crore has been allocated to the Industries Department to curb industrial pollution, ₹31 crore to the Health Department for environmental improvements in hospitals, and ₹23 crore to the Revenue Department for disaster management and green surveys.
