Rs 12,503.65 cr allocated to Delhi Police

The Union Budget for 2026-27 has allocated Rs 12,503.65 crore to the Delhi Police, marking an increase of 4.79 per cent over the revised estimate of the previous financial year.

The enhanced allocation is aimed at meeting routine operational expenses and funding key modernisation initiatives, including traffic management reforms and strengthening communication networks across the National Capital Region (NCR).

In the current financial year 2025-26, the Delhi Police had been allocated Rs 11,931.66 crore. The increase of nearly Rs 572 crore in the upcoming fiscal year reflects continued emphasis on law and order, policing infrastructure, and technology-driven governance in the national Capital.

According to budget documents, the funds will be used for day-to-day administrative and operational requirements, as well as for the implementation of various schemes. These include the development of a model traffic system, upgrading traffic signalling infrastructure, and enhancing inter-agency and inter-district communication networks in Delhi and the NCR.

Delhi Police, which functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is responsible for maintaining law and order in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Its mandate includes crime prevention and investigation, traffic management, public safety, crowd control during major events, and coordination with central and state agencies on internal security matters.

Officials said a significant portion of the allocation will go towards upgrading communication infrastructure and integrating the latest technologies into policing. This includes modern control rooms, improved wireless and digital communication systems, and better data-sharing mechanisms to support faster response times and coordinated operations.

Traffic management remains a key focus area under the new allocation. Delhi Police oversees traffic regulation on one of the country’s busiest urban road networks. Budgetary support will be used for installing and upgrading traffic signals, deploying intelligent traffic management systems, and training personnel to handle increasing vehicular density and complex traffic patterns.

Training and capacity building of police personnel are also part of the mandate covered by the budget. Funds are expected to support skill upgradation programmes, the use of modern policing tools, and exposure to new technologies to improve efficiency and public service delivery.

The enhanced allocation comes at a time when Delhi continues to face challenges related to population growth, traffic congestion, cybercrime, and public order management. Officials said sustained financial support is essential to equip the force to respond effectively to evolving security and policing needs.

Reacting to the overall Union Budget, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said it aligned with the vision of a “Viksit Bharat.” Speaking to reporters after watching the budget presentation at an event in Tri Nagar in northwest Delhi, along with local residents, she said the budget addressed multiple sections of society. “It has something for every segment, especially employment generation for youth, conservation and development of cultural heritage, sports, and rebates for availing education and health services in foreign countries,” the Chief Minister said.

While law and order in Delhi remains under the purview of the central government, the budgetary support to Delhi Police has a direct bearing on everyday policing, traffic regulation, and public safety in the city. Officials said the increased allocation is expected to help sustain ongoing projects and initiate new measures aimed at modern, technology-driven policing. Further details on scheme-wise expenditure and project implementation are expected to be outlined by the Delhi Police and the Ministry of Home Affairs during the course of the financial year.

Delhi Police Budget: Core Highlights

• Increased funds: An increase of approximately Rs 572 crore from the 2025-26 allocation (Rs 11,931.66 crore).
• Infrastructure modernisation: Significant funding is directed toward upgrading inter-district and inter-agency communication networks across the NCR.
• Smart traffic management: The budget prioritizes a “Model Traffic System,” including the installation of intelligent signals and high-tech control rooms to manage Delhi’s dense vehicular traffic.
• Training and capacity building: Funds are earmarked for training personnel in cybercrime investigation, the use of modern policing tools, and faster emergency response mechanisms.