Delhi To Track Green Spending Across 17 Departments As CM Rekha Gupta Prioritizes Clean Air And Yamuna Revival

The Delhi government announced a coordinated plan to map green expenditures across 17 key departments to tackle toxic air and a polluted Yamuna. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta framed the initiative as a decisive policy response linking budget allocations to environmental outcomes and accountability.

Policy Rationale And Scope

The new tracking mechanism is designed to ensure that departmental spending directly supports anti-pollution goals, climate resilience, and urban sustainability. The 2026–27 green budget totals ₹22,236 crore, distributed in phased allocations to departments responsible for water treatment, transport, waste management, and urban forestry.

Major Allocations And Priority Projects

The largest single allocation targets river and sewage infrastructure. About ₹6,485 crore is earmarked for the Delhi Jal Board for Yamuna cleanup and expanded water treatment, while funds are also prioritized for electric buses, dust control, and heat mitigation measures. Departments will report spending against defined green objectives to create a clear roadmap for a cleaner city.

Implementation, Monitoring And Accountability

Officials say the mapping will include standardized reporting, interdepartmental coordination, and outcome-based metrics to measure air quality improvements, reduced emissions, and river health. The approach aims to improve transparency, enable course corrections, and attract further green financing and public-private partnerships.

Economic And Public Health Implications

Linking budget lines to pollution outcomes is expected to accelerate interventions that reduce respiratory illnesses and economic losses from poor air quality. Investments in e-mobility and sewage treatment also support long-term climate goals and urban livability.

Key Highlights

• Total green allocation: ₹22,236 crore for 2026–27.  
• Departments tracked: 17 key departments mapped to green objectives.  
• Largest allocation: ₹6,485 crore to Delhi Jal Board for Yamuna cleanup.  
• Priority areas: clean Yamuna, e-buses, dust pollution control, water treatment.
• Tracking includes standardized reporting, phased allocations, and outcome metrics.

Sources: Hindustan Times; The Print; NDTV; ET Infra