The Delhi government has allocated Rs 6,874 crore for the health sector in its 2025-26 Budget, aiming to strengthen healthcare infrastructure by expanding wellness centres and enhancing critical care services.
Announcing the Budget on Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasised the government’s focus on making healthcare more accessible and improving the system through modernisation, enhanced primary care, and streamlined medical records.
Presenting the Budget of Rs 1 lakh crore — a 31.5 per cent increase from the previous year– Gupta said the government is committed to ensuring quality healthcare for all.
The Budget includes an allocation of Rs 320 crore for setting up 400 health and wellness centres, along with “Ayushman Arogya Mandirs” to improve access to primary healthcare services.