India, March 25 -- The Delhi government on Tuesday allocated Rs.7,406 crore to the women and child development department for 2026-27, with a focus on women's safety, financial assistance, skill development and welfare measures for women and transgender persons.

Presenting the budget, chief minister Rekha Gupta announced a range of schemes, including support for women entrepreneurs, e-auto permits for women and transgender persons, and sanitary pad vending machines in government schools.

Out of the Rs.10,537 crore allocated for the social security and welfare sector, Rs.227 crore has been set aside for the welfare of SC/ST/OBC communities.

The department has earmarked the largest share of its budget, Rs.5,110 crore, for the Mahila Samr...