India, March 24 -- Delhi's social welfare framework has seen continued expansion over the past two financial years, with a focus on women's safety, child development, and targeted support schemes, according to the Economic Survey of Delhi 2025-26.

The "Women in Distress Helpline" (181), transferred from the Delhi Commission for Women to the Department of Women and Child Development in 2024, handled 224,729 calls in 2024-25 and 253,704 calls in 2025-26 (till January 2026), reflecting sustained utilisation of the service.

Social security and welfare remains a key area of public spending, with an allocation of Rs.10,110 crore in 2025-26, accounting for 17% of the total scheme budget. This includes support for vulnerable groups through pens...