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Delhi BJP Unveils ₹1 Lakh Crore Budget, Prioritizing Infrastructure and Welfare

The BJP's first Delhi budget in 28 years increases spending by 31.5%, emphasizing urban development, women's welfare, education, and healthcare.

  • The budget allocates ₹28,000 crore for capital expenditure, including road connectivity, flyovers, and NCR integration projects.
  • ₹5,100 crore is dedicated to the Mahila Samriddhi Scheme, providing ₹2,500 monthly to eligible women, along with initiatives for women's safety like CCTV installations and free bus passes.
  • ₹19,291 crore has been earmarked for education, featuring new CM Shri Schools, smart classrooms, and free laptops for top-performing students.
  • ₹6,874 crore is allocated for healthcare, focusing on Ayushman Bharat expansions and wellness centers, alongside ₹9,000 crore for clean water and sanitation improvements.
  • Opposition parties criticized the budget for alleged overpromises and lack of economic grounding, while the BJP defended it as transformative for Delhi's development.
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