New Delhi, March 17 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that major announcements for women and girls would be made in the 2026-27 budget, which will be presented in the Delhi Assembly later this month.
Addressing the 'Nari Utsav' programme at the Nirmal Chhaya Complex, she praised women for their role in nation-building, according to a statement from the Delhi Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
She announced that the upcoming Delhi budget, to be presented on March 24, would include key initiatives for women and girls.
The chief minister reiterated her government's commitment to the holistic empowerment of women and children, citing various schemes, including the 'Lakhpati Bitiya' and 'Pink Saheli' smart cards for free bus travel for women.
Highlighting the importance of self-help groups (SHGs), she said that women in Delhi would be provided with employment and entrepreneurship opportunities through small group-based models, and emphasized the need to expand platforms like 'Mahila Haat' to help women showcase and sell their products.
"The Delhi government's focus is not just on launching schemes, but on ensuring their effective implementation so that the benefits reach every needy individual," Gupta said.
The chief minister also inspected the Nirmal Chhaya complex, including the care home for women, Balika Grih, and Bal Niketan, and enquired about the facilities provided to the occupants of these homes.
She visited Sankalp Hub, where activities related to women's safety, awareness, and empowerment under Mission Shakti were showcased. At the SHG-run 'Mahila Haat', she reviewed local products and exhibitions, including nutritious millet-based dishes.