NEW DELHI: The Green Budget for 2026–27, presented by CM Rekha Gupta, outlines a comprehensive plan to improve air quality and ensure a cleaner, pollution-free future. Of the total state outlay of Rs 1,03,700 crore, Rs 22,236 crore—around 21.44%—has been earmarked for green initiatives, signalling the government’s environmental priorities.
The responsibility for implementation has been distributed across 17 departments with phased allocations to ensure coordinated action. The Chief Minister said all departmental spending will now be mapped against green objectives to align expenditure with environmental outcomes.
The largest share—Rs 6,485 crore—has been allocated to the Delhi Jal Board for the Yamuna clean-up and expansion of water treatment infrastructure. The Transport Department has been allotted Rs 4,758 crore to scale up electric buses and strengthen clean public transport. The Public Works Department (PWD) will receive Rs 3,350 crore to tackle dust pollution and build green infrastructure.
The Planning Department has been allocated Rs 2,350 crore to design and streamline green projects, while the Urban Development Department and DUSIB together will receive Rs 2,273 crore for targeted interventions. The Power Department has been earmarked Rs 1,410 crore to promote solar energy and other renewable sources.
Under the dedicated Green Fund, the Environment Department will receive `558 crore for pollution control programmes, the Irrigation and Flood Control Department Rs 305 crore for water conservation, and the Development Department Rs 258 crore to promote green growth in rural areas.
The Forest Department has been allocated Rs 181 crore for afforestation and wildlife conservation. The Tourism Department will receive Rs 102 crore for eco-friendly tourism, while Rs 100 crore has been set aside for green initiatives in schools. Additionally, Rs 42 crore has been allocated to the Industries Department to curb industrial pollution, Rs 31 crore to the Health Department for environmental improvements in hospitals, and Rs 23 crore to the Revenue Department for disaster management and surveys.
The Training and Technical Education Department has been allocated Rs 7 crore for green skill development, while the Higher Education Department will receive Rs 2 crore for research and environmental studies.
DJB holds key
Rs 22,236 crore allocated for green initiatives
DJB gets highest share for Yamuna clean-up and expansion of water treatment infrastructure
Transport focus on scaling up electric buses
Public Works Department funds to tackle dust and build green infrastructure