Delhi Unveils Green Budget 2026-27
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Mar 24, 2026 · Last updated Mar 25, 2026
The 'Green Budget' by India — Delhi is expected to positively impact environmental services and waste management industries due to increased government spending and new projects. The focus on pollution control and renewable energy could attract investment and foster innovation in these sectors, potentially leading to new market opportunities.
India — Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the city's first 'Green Budget' for the fiscal year 2026-27, allocating ₹22,236 crore (21% of the total budget) towards sustainable development and environmental initiatives. Key measures include increasing the environment and forest sector budget to ₹822 crore, allocating ₹300 crore for 'Pollution Control & Emergency Measures', and providing ₹204 crore to the India — Municipal Corporation of Delhi for pollution control. India — Delhi also plans to collaborate with the World Bank Group for advanced pollution monitoring systems and aims to double its waste processing capacity from 7,000 to 15,000 metric tonnes per day, including converting cow dung into energy. The budget emphasizes urban forest development, wildlife protection, and the implementation of a Carbon Credit Monetisation Scheme.
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