India, March 25 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced a budget allocation of Rs.3,942 crore for Delhi's Power sector - up from a budget estimate of Rs.3,843 crore in 2025-26, with focus on strengthening Delhi's power infrastructure and promoting solar energy, while continuing with power subsidy for households.

"It is the resolve of our government that no house in Delhi remains in darkness. With a budget of Rs.3,942 crore for the Power department, we will not only continue subsidies on electricity but also promote solar energy through the "Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme" and the 'Production Based Incentive Scheme for Solar Energy' - leading Delhi towards energy self-reliance," said Gupta on Tuesday, a...