Rekha Gupta is currently serving as the 9th Chief Minister of Delhi, the capital of the country. Her tenure marks a historic moment, as it signifies the Bharatiya Janata Party’s return to power in the national capital after nearly three decades. Her elevation to this position represents the culmination of more than three decades of unwavering commitment to public service and dedicated political engagement at the grassroots, municipal, and state levels.
As Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta’s governance philosophy is closely aligned with the collective vision of Team Modi and is driven by a clear mission to make Delhi healthier, better educated, and more equitable. She firmly believes that the city must receive the rights, opportunities, and development it has long been denied. Her approach to leadership is rooted in tireless work, honesty in intent, and focus on tangible outcomes, reflecting her conviction that real development is achieved through consistent action on the ground rather than rhetoric or empty promises.
Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented an ambitious Budget of ₹1,03,700 crore for 2026-27 — marking a 3.7% increase over the previous year — with Delhi becoming the first state to present a dedicated 'Green Budget', allocating ₹22,236 crore for environmental protection and sustainable development. Education received the largest allocation at ₹19,148 crore, with 1.3 lakh Class 9 girls to receive free bicycles, meritorious Class 10 students to get laptops, and 8,777 new smart classrooms to be added this year. The health sector received ₹12,645 crore, with over 750 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, expansion of Ayushman Bharat coverage to 7.5 lakh beneficiaries, and the launch of the 'Anmol' scheme providing free screening of 56 conditions in newborns using a single drop of blood. On transport, the government targets 12,000 e-buses by 2029, with 6,130 new electric buses under the PM e-Drive scheme and two new NaMo Bharat corridors — Delhi-SNB and Delhi-Panipat-Sonepat — expected to cut travel time by up to 60%. Infrastructure sees a major push with 750 km of roads to be redeveloped, 13 mini secretariats across districts, and a 'Bhu-Aadhaar' system to digitise all land records. Women's welfare received ₹7,406 crore, including the 'Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya' scheme offering ₹61,000 in financial support from birth to graduation, free LPG cylinders during Holi and Diwali, and 1,000 women to be assisted with e-auto permits under the 'DURGA' scheme.
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Per capita income touches ₹5.31 lakh — two-and-a-half times the national average — as Delhi cements its status as India's economic powerhouse Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta on Monday presented the Economic Survey 2025-26 on the first day of the Budget Session, revealing that Delhi's GSDP has reached ₹13.27 lakh crore with an impressive growth of 9.42%, while per capita income stands at ₹5.31 lakh - approximately 2.5 times higher than the national average. The service sector continues to dominate Delhi's economy, contributing 86.32% to Gross State Value Added (GSVA), with the total budget for 2025-26 standing at ₹1,00,000 crore. Transport received the largest sectoral allocation at 20%, followed by social security and welfare at 17%, water supply and sanitation at 15%, education at 13%, and health at 12%. On the public transport front, Delhi's electric bus fleet has grown from 2,150 in April 2025 to 4,338 by March 2026, with DMRC recording an average daily ridership of approximately 67 lakh passengers. Meanwhile, Delhi government schools achieved pass percentages of 97.7% in Class 10 and 98.3% in Class 12, with 75 CM SHRI Schools established under the National Education Policy 2020. Healthcare infrastructure has expanded to 15,659 hospital beds across government facilities, supported by 370 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and 16 mobile health units serving millions across the capital.
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On the solemn occasion of Shaheed Diwas, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled a grand statue of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh at the RCS office premises on Parliament Street, alongside the inauguration of the meticulously restored Historical Court Trial Room — the very site where legendary freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were tried during India's independence struggle. Addressing the gathering, CM Rekha Gupta said March 23 is a day of immense pride and emotional remembrance for the entire nation, adding that the restoration of this historic site is not merely a construction project but a vital effort to preserve national heritage and allow future generations to connect with the glory of the freedom struggle. Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh noted that the statue and restored courtroom serve as a lasting source of inspiration, especially for the youth, to learn closely about Bhagat Singh's life, ideologies, and martyrdom. Earlier in the day, CM Rekha Gupta also paid floral tributes at the statues of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru at the Delhi Assembly complex.
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