The Delhi Government presented its “Green Budget” for 2026–27 with a strong focus on environmental protection and air pollution control. The total budget outlay stands at ₹1,03,700 crore, with significantly enhanced allocations aimed at tackling Delhi’s worsening air quality, ecological degradation, and climate-related challenges.
The budget adopts a dual strategy combining short-term pollution control measures with long-term ecological planning, signalling a shift toward sustainable urban governance.
Key Highlights
- Total Budget: ₹1,03,700 crore (FY 2026–27)
- Focus areas:
- Air pollution control
- Green cover expansion
- Biodiversity conservation
- Tree plantation target: 35 lakh trees
- Emphasis on native species (neem, peepal) for better ecological adaptation.
- Shift toward data-driven and continuous air quality management
Budget Allocation Breakdown
| Sector | Allocation | Purpose |
| Environment & Forest Dept | ₹822 crore | Overall environmental management |
| Forest Development | ₹130 crore | Expansion of green cover |
| Wildlife Protection | ₹44 crore | Biodiversity conservation |
| Parks & Gardens | ₹25 crore | Urban green spaces |
| Pollution Control | ~₹300 crore | Air pollution mitigation |
| Municipal Bodies | >₹200 crore | Local-level implementation |
Pollution Management Strategy
- To address Delhi’s severe air pollution, the government has allocated around ₹300 crore for targeted interventions focusing on vehicular emissions and road dust, the primary contributors to poor air quality.
- Additionally, over ₹200 crore has been allocated to municipal bodies to enhance local enforcement, waste management, and dust control systems.
- The integration of real-time air quality monitoring and data-driven governance marks a transition from seasonal reactive measures to continuous, proactive management.
Air Pollution Control Measures
| Measure | Objective |
| Anti-smog guns deployment | Reduce particulate matter in hotspots |
| Mechanised road sweeping | Control road dust |
| Water sprinklers | Suppress airborne dust |
| Real-time monitoring systems | Identify and act on pollution hotspots |
| Integrated command centres | Enable faster policy response |
Strategic Approach
- Short-term interventions:
- Anti-smog technology
- Dust control systems
- Long-term solutions:
- Afforestation
- Biodiversity enhancement
- Climate resilience