The Delhi government has placed infrastructure at the centre of its 2026-27 budget, allocating significant funds towards road redevelopment, congestion relief, drainage systems, and public safety. While no major new projects were announced, the budget signals a strong push to accelerate and expand ongoing initiatives across the Capital.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta earmarked ₹5,921 crore for the Public Works Department (PWD) and ₹7,887 crore for the Urban Development and Housing Department, underlining a continued focus on improving urban infrastructure and connectivity.
A key highlight of the budget is the ₹1,392 crore allocation for the strengthening and redevelopment of nearly 750 kilometres of PWD roads. This is part of a broader plan to overhaul Delhi’s road network through “wall-to-wall” redevelopment.
The government noted that work on around 500 kilometres was already underway in 2025-26, with an additional 750 kilometres scheduled for the upcoming fiscal year.
Further, ₹575 crore has been allocated for the construction and repair of eight key road stretches in collaboration with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and PWD. These projects aim to ease traffic bottlenecks and improve connectivity across major corridors.
The budget continues funding for several major flyover and corridor projects. Allocations include ₹210 crore for Barapullah, ₹150 crore for the Savitri Cinema flyover expansion and Modi Mill–Kalkaji corridor, and ₹454 crore for the Najafgarh flyover expansion.
Targeted interventions in north Delhi include ₹10 crore each for an underpass extension near Mukarba Chowk and an elevated road from Bhalswa to NH-1. Additionally, ₹99 crore has been set aside for an underpass on Mangal Pandey Marg.
Beyond roads, ₹300 crore has been allocated to revive the Trans Yamuna Area Development Board, while ₹800 crore will go towards the development of unauthorised colonies. The government has also proposed ₹787 crore for integrated development of rural and urban villages and ₹100 crore for Atal Canteens in JJ clusters.
To address recurring urban challenges, the government has allocated ₹200 crore for implementing a comprehensive Drainage Master Plan.
A further ₹50 crore will be used to replace nearly one lakh conventional streetlights with smart LED systems, aimed at improving visibility and reducing energy consumption.
Additionally, ₹160 crore has been earmarked for developing roads in non-conforming industrial areas, ₹25 crore for foot overbridges, and ₹10 crore for setting up a modern emergency operation centre to strengthen disaster response capabilities.
The Delhi Budget 2026-27 reflects a consolidation strategy rather than expansion, with a clear emphasis on completing and upgrading existing infrastructure. By focusing on roads, drainage, and urban services, the government aims to improve mobility, resilience, and quality of life, even as the absence of new flagship projects raises questions about long-term capacity expansion.
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Published on: Mar 25, 2026, 2:58 PM IST
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