Delhi’s deputy chief minister Manisha Sisodia today presented the capital’s first e-budget for the fiscal year 2020-21. Sisodia, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented a budget outlay of ₹69,000 crore, which is the highest till date.
Delhi government allocated ₹9,934 crore — 14% of the total budget– for the health sector. A covid-19 vaccine to remain free for all in government facilities as the Kejriwal-led govt allocated ₹50 crore for vaccination drive.
Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who also holds the Finance portfolio, informed through a tweet: “All set! Today I am going to present my 7th budget in the Delhi assembly under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. It would be a paperless budget presentation today. For more on #DelhiBudget2021 … Stay tuned!”
The Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly is scheduled to continue till March 16
