Budget 2003-04
(Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Budget Highlights
ECONOMIC SCENARIO
1. The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Delhi increased from Rs.59,556 crore in 2000-2001 to Rs.65,657 crore in 2001-2002, registering an increase of 10.2% as compared to 9.2 % at the national level.
2. The contribution of Delhi towards National GDP is 3% while Delhi’s population is just 1.34% of the country.
3. 81 % of GSDP comes from the Tertiary sector while the share of Secondary sector in State Income is about 18%.
4. The Real Estate and Business Service sector registered a growth of 13.8% during 2001-2002 and the trade, hotels and restaurants also indicated a growth of about 11% at current prices. The Manufacturing sector exhibited a growth of 8.2 percent during 2001-2002.
5. The per capita income of Delhi at current prices increased from Rs.40,199 in 2000-2001 to Rs.42,818 in 2001-2002, while the per capita income at the national level is only Rs.17,978. The per capita income of Delhi is more than double the per capita income at national level.
PRICE SITUATION
6. The consumer price index for industrial workers during, 2002 was lowest in Delhi as compared to other metropolitan cities. The average rate of inflation in Delhi recorded during, 2002 was only 4% as against 7% in Kolkata followed by 5.7% in Mumbai and 5.3% in Chennai.
FISCAL SCENARIO
7. One of the positive features of the finances of Delhi Government is the prevailing surplus on revenue account. Delhi Government’s revenue surplus was Rs.1209.57 crore (1.84% of GSDP) in 2001-2002. The revenue surplus is likely to be Rs.2050.04 crore in the revised estimates for 2002-2003 and is estimated at Rs.2099.63 crore for the next year.
8. Delhi Government’s own revenue receipt was Rs.5772.81 crore (8.79% of GSDP) in 2001-2002 which is expected to grow to Rs.6238.60 crore in the revised estimates for current year. The budgetary target of revenue receipts for 2003-2004 is estimated at Rs.6857.54 crore with a growth of about 10%.
9. Out of total receipts of small savings loan of Rs. 2778.96 crore , only Rs. 1956.95 crore will be utilized in the current year. Premature payment of Rs.822.01 crore in the current year against Rs.120 crore prepaid during the previous year.
FISCAL DEFICIT
10. The Fiscal Deficit of Delhi Government was 2.64% of GSDP in 2001-2002 as compared to 4.64% of GDP of all States and 6.1% of GDP in case of Centre during the year.
11. The fiscal deficit is likely to be Rs.2573.76 crore in the revised estimates for 2002-2003 and is estimated at Rs.2134.60 crore in 2003-2004.
12. Government has already initiated a number of measures in order to contain fiscal deficit --- DVB has been unbundled --- -Consultant selected by the Government to suggest the restructuring of DTC.--- A road map for reforms of DJB is being drawn up.
FINANCE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
13. Delhi is presently not getting any grants from the Centre for calamity relief measures, augmenting resources of local bodies, upgrading water supply and sewerage system or improving slums. Delhi deserves its due share and grants on these accounts.
14. Delhi is being denied the above mentioned benefit because there is no recommendation of the Eleventh Finance Commission for Delhi like other states.----Request was made to Government of India for inclusion of Delhi in the terms of reference of the 12th Finance Commission, ----Unfortunately, Delhi has not been included.
PLAN OUTLAY AND EXPENDITURE
15. Plan expenditure in 1998-99 was only Rs.2054.56 crore, while plan expenditure would be Rs.5025 crore in 2003-2004 ---two and half times more than that of 1998-1999 --- shows present Government’s ability to invest more under Plan Head.
16. The per capita plan expenditure has increased from Rs.1577 in 1998-1999 to Rs.3160 in 2002-2003 --- Highest in the country.
REVISED ESTIMATES FOR 2002-2003
17. Through prudential financial management, Government of Delhi for the third consecutive year, will be able to retain original plan outlay in the RE stage. Rs.4700 crore for the current year is being retained in revised estimates.
18. The total revised estimates of plan and non-plan expenditure for 2002-2003 is Rs.10464 crore as against budget estimates of Rs.8850 crore.
BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR 2003-2004
19. The total budget estimates for 2003-2004 is Rs.9800 crore (Plan outlay Rs.5025 crore, Non-Plan Rs.4713.54 crore and remaining amount of Rs.61.46 crore is for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).
20. Proposed budgetary expenditure of Rs.9800 crore to be met through revenue receipts of Rs.6857.54 crore, Share in Central Taxes of Rs.325 crore, small savings loan of Rs.2012 crore, Central Plan Assistance of Rs.428 crore and other receipts of Rs.177.46 crore.
TRANSPORT
21. 14 new flyovers have been constructed after 1998 and work on four more flyovers will be completed within next 3-4 months. Government has decided to construct 15 more new flyovers in the second phase and work has already started on 11 flyovers.
22. A new bridge connecting Geeta Colony to Shanti Van, and another near Wazirabad will be constructed. Government has also decided to construct a new 30-metre wide road by covering the disused canal running parallel to Vikas Marg from Geeta Colony to Karkardooma.
23. Kalindi By-pass Road connecting Kalindi Colony from Ring road to Kalindi Kunj on Road No.13(A) to be constructed in 2003-04 by PWD.
24. Rs. 170 crore in the current year released to DTC for purchase of 1,000 new CNG buses ---- about 400 to be added by 31st March, 2003 and remaining buses in the next year. Outlay of Rs.100 crore in 2003-04 for DTC.
25. DTC is now having largest eco friendly CNG fleet in the world.
26. For three corridors of Regional Rail Network connecting Shahdara to Ghaziabad, Shahibabad to Minto Bridge and Tri Nagar to Gurgaon --- MOU is to be signed by the Ministry of Railways, Ministry of UD, Government of India, UP Government, Haryana Government and Delhi Government.
27. Two new ISBTs at Dwarka and Narela will be taken up through private sector on BOT basis.
28. In order to ease parking problems, MCD will be provided financial assistance to develop parking lots on public-private partnership basis at Shastri Park, Greater Kailash and Vasant Lok areas.
29. An outlay of Rs.964.23 crore for the Transport Sector in 2003-2004 --- 19.19% of the total outlay.
ENERGY
30. Transco has successfully met demand of 3097 MW in July, 2002 as compared to the peak demand of 2879 MW in the previous year. The peak demand is expected to go up to 3500 MW during ensuing summer--- necessary arrangements to meet the same have been made.
31. No concrete efforts were made by previous Government for setting up of any new Power Generation Project in Delhi--- Pragati Power Plant of 330 MW has been commissioned by the present Government.
32. An outlay of Rs.1463.25 crore for Power Sector in 2003-2004.
WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION
33. As against plan expenditure of Rs.1244 crore during 1994-99, likely expenditure during 1999-2004 will be Rs.2559 crore under this sector.
34. Water treatment capacity has been increased from 591 MGD in March, 1999 to 650 MGD at present and will be further raised to 810 MGD by March, 2004.
35. Commissioning of 140 MGD Sonia Vihar Water Treatment Plant in December, 2003, --- improvement in water supply position in Trans Yamuna Area as well as in South Delhi.
36. In the current year 180 Kms of old water lines have already been replaced upto February, 2003 and another 200 Kms of old water lines will be replaced by 2003-2004.
37. 24 under ground reservoirs/booster pumping stations constructed --- another 24 under ground reservoirs/booster pumping stations to be constructed next year.
38. Construction of underground Reservoir alongwith booster Pumping Station, peripheral main and feeder main system will improve water supply in Mohan Garden – Vikas Nagar area and in Major Bhupender Singh Nagar
39. New water distribution lines of 150 Kms will be added in 2003-2004.
40. Sewerage facilities provided in 482 regularized-unauthorized colonies and in 93 urban villages. Work for sewerage system in 46 regularized-unauthorized colonies and in 4 urban villages is in progress. Sewerage system will be provided in 25 more regularized-unauthorized colonies and 10 urbanized villages in 2003-2004.
41. An outlay of Rs.652 crore for Water Supply & Sanitation in 2003-2004.
WELFARE PROGRAMMES
42. Financial assistance in the form of old age pension given to 1.14 lakh senior citizens----with effect from 1st January , 2002 the pension amount was increased from Rs. 200 to Rs. 300----now from next year the number of beneficiaries would be increased from 1.14 lakh to 1.25 lakh.
43. To provide DTC passes at concessional rates to senior citizens in the age group of 65 years and above--- All Route DTC Passes will be provided to them for Rs.50 only.
44. Construction of integrated complexes for senior citizens with facilities like library, dispensary, recreation centres besides residential facilities will be started in West Delhi----an outlay of Rs.2 crore is proposed in 2003-2004.
45. Delay in allotment of land by DDA proved a stumbling block for construction of Old Age Homes----land obtained at Rohini and Dwarka for two new Old Age Homes.
46. Organized 79 Stree Shakti Camps in different parts of Delhi, particularly in the rural areas and JJ Clusters to benefit needy women through non-formal vocational training, adult education, awareness on AIDS and legal advice.
47. Set up more than 600 self-help groups of needy women who are presently engaged in managing micro credit from revolving fund created through Government grant and contribution from members.
48. Government proposes to enhance the monthly honorarium of anganwadi workers to Rs.1500 and monthly honorarium of anganwadi helpers to Rs.700 with effect from 1st April 2003.
49. Two sites for working women hostels have been selected and possession of land at Najafgarh and Basant Gaon has been taken over from DDA.
50. Government has decided to double the financial assistance to the widows for marriage of their daughters from Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000 from next year in different age groups.
51. Government has decided to increase financial assistance to widows for their rehabilitation from Rs.15,000 to Rs.20,000 and Rs.7,500 to Rs.10,000 from next year.
52. Government will provide assistance to the NGOs/VOs engaged in taking care of physically and mentally challenged persons--- Assistance with a ceiling of Rs.5000 per beneficiary will be provided for purchase of aids & equipments for such persons.
53. In order to provide protection to the BPL families, Government has decided to implement “Jan Shri Bima Yojna” in collaboration with LIC from next year. One of the earning members in BPL cardholder families will be insured. In the event of normal death of the insured person, the family would get Rs.20,000 whereas in case of accidental death, the insurance cover would be Rs.50,000.
54. Government has decided to constitute Delhi Safai Karamchari Commission so as to redress the grievances of the Safai Karamcharies and to accelerate pace of their socio economic development in Delhi.
55. For different development works in S.C. Basties, an outlay of Rs.20.70 crore is proposed in 2003-2004 for this scheme.
56. For welfare programmes, an outlay of Rs.141 crore is proposed for 2003-2004 against Rs.124 crore in the current year.
EDUCATION & SPORTS
57. For Kashmiri Migrants working as teachers on consolidated amount in Delhi Government Schools, enhancement of the payment from Rs.6000 to Rs.8000 for TGT and from Rs.7000 to Rs.9500 for PGT per month w.e.f. April, 2003.
58. For expansion of computer education, increase in the outlay from Rs.12 crore in the current year to Rs.28 crore in next year.
59. Computer Science as a subject at 10+2 stage will be available in 1138 schools in 2003-2004.
60. Buildings for ITI Dhirpur, Ranhola and ITI for Women at Vivek Vihar, will be constructed next year. Construction work of the buildings for Co-Educational Polytechnic at Jaffarpur and Polytechnic for the disabled at Dwarka will be started next year.
61. A new Stadium will be constructed at Hastsal in 2003-2004.
62. The present Government has invested Rs.1435 crore in Education Sector, which is more than two and half times the investment of Rs.669 crore made by the previous Government.
63. Allocation of higher outlay for Education & Sports Sector--- Rs.411.15 crore for next year against Rs.305.88 crore in the current year.
64. An allocation of Rs.86 crore for construction of Government school buildings in 2003-2004. 10 new school buildings and 1500 SPS class rooms will be constructed next year.
HEALTH
65. The investment of around Rs.1543 crore during 1999-2004 made by the present Government, which is three times the investment of Rs.542 crore made by the previous Government during 1994-1999.
66. The bed capacity of Dr. Baba Sahib Ambedakar Hospital at Rohini will be increased from 300 to 500 in 2003-2004. OPD services have started in Dr. Hedgewar Hospital at Karkardooma and indoor services will be started by April, 2003. Raja Harish Chandra Hospital at Narela will start functioning by April, 2003. The foundation of 100 bedded Colony Hospital at Malviya Nagar have been laid and this hospital will be completed by June, 2004.
67. Government has decided for outsourcing the construction work of 500 bedded Hospital at Dwarka.
68. Construction work of 200 bedded Hospital at Hastsal, 80 bedded Maternity Hospital at Nasirpur, 100 bedded General Hospital at Burari, Institute of ISM and Multi Therapy Centre at Khera Dabur, 150 bedded Maternity and Child Block at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, 500 bedded Ward Block in GTB Hospital will begin next year.
69. Construction work of 300 bedded Super Speciality Hospital at Janakpuri will also start in 2003-2004.
70. Government has decided to set up an Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences at Vasant Kunj, the first of its kind in Asia.
71. The scheme of “Medical facilities to serving Government Employees and Pensioners of Government of Delhi” is being totally revamped. Members of Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi will also be covered under this scheme. The beneficiaries will be entitled to avail facility of treatment in all Government hospitals and selected private hospitals/diagnostic centers.
72. An outlay of Rs.427 crore is proposed for Health Sector in 2003-2004 as against Rs.356 crore in current year.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
73. The level of civic services is being improved in all sub-standard areas and also in approved colonies. An outlay of Rs.22.50 crore for development of urbanized villages, Rs.67.60 crore for regularized-unauthorized colonies, Rs.32 crore for JJR colonies, Rs.40 crore for approved colonies and Rs.52 crore for unauthorized colonies is proposed in 2003-2004. For providing civic and social services in J.J. clusters an outlay of Rs.76 crore is proposed in 2003-2004.
74. An outlay of Rs.552 crore is proposed for Urban Development in 2003-2004.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
75. Government has constituted “Delhi Rural Development Board” to formulate a unified co-coordinated area plan for rural areas keeping in view the functioning of multiple agencies like MCD, DDA, PWD, Irrigation & Flood Control Department, Rural Development Department, Jal Board etc.
76. To set up Farmer’s Market at Mayur Vihar, Andheria More and Dwarka so that farmers get a better price for their produce in these direct marketing outlets.
77. For Rural Development and Agriculture Sectors an outlay of Rs.110.35 crore is proposed for 2003-2004 which includes Rs.55 crore for development of rural roads and villages by MCD.
ENVIRONMENT & FOREST
78. To reduce pollution in the river Yamuna, 14 new Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) have already been constructed and three more new STPs are nearing completion.
79. To avail JBIC assistance under Yamuna Action Plan, Phase-II, for constructing a new Sewage Treatment Plant at Okhala and to renovate Keshopur STP.
80. Ring Road Trunk Sewer and Bela Road Trunk Sewer will be rehabilitated and a new Trunk Sewer Line will be laid in Wazirabad. Trunk Sewer Line works will also be covered under Yamuna Action Plan. Sewage Treatment Capacity will be raised to the level of 512 MGD in 2003-2004.
81. An area of 325 acres near Ghari-mandu in the Yamuna River catchment area has been successfully covered under Plantation Programme. The Eco Task Force has planted more than 90,000 saplings in Bhatti Mines area in the current year.
82. Ten CETPs have already been constructed and four CETPs are under construction in industrial areas to check pollution in river Yamuna.
83. The proposed outlay for Environment and Forest is Rs.17.70 crore in 2003-2004.
TOURISM AND CULTURE
84. To give importance to Tourism, against an outlay of Rs.5.41 crore in the current year Rs.12.80 crore is proposed in next year----136% increase.
85. The Garden of Five Senses at Said-ul-Aizab near Saket has already been opened for the public in Feb. 2003 and its second phase will be completed in 2003-2004.
86. A modern Socio Cultural Complex at Laxmi Nagar constructed at a cost of Rs.15 crore and having various facilities like an auditorium of 500 seating capacity, library facilities, eating joints, business promotion centers, etc., , will be thrown open for public use by September, 2003.
87. A District Cultural Centre will be constructed at Vikaspuri for which land has already been purchased. Another District Cultural Centre will be set up at Ashok Vihar.
88. A memorial in the honour of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur will be raised at the border of Delhi and Haryana on G.T. Road.
89. The proposed outlay for Tourism and Culture is Rs.30.68 crore in 2003-2004.
INDUSTRY
90. An amount of Rs.5 crore in 2003-2004 is proposed to initiate the modernisation and technological upgradation of industrial units in the NCT of Delhi.
91. To launch a scheme for the maintenance of industrial estate under Bhagidari Programme in collaboration with industrial associations---an amount of Rs.5 crore in 2003-2004.
92. To introduce a new scheme for self-employment for the educated unemployed youth by modifying certain existing schemes so that they are assisted to set up their own enterprises by providing required inputs such as training in entrepreneurship, upgrading skills and marketing assistance etc.
HOUSING
93. To prevent squatting on Public land, Government proposes to construct moveable shelters, through MCD, for the workers near major work sites. Creche and toilet facilities will also be provided at such sites.
OTHERS
94. Power Sector reforms initiated by Government of Delhi got due recognition in the country and Hon’ble President of India has also appreciated efforts of Government of NCT of Delhi in his Address to the Joint Session of the Parliament this year.
95. The Government school secondary class results were only 39% in 1998. In four years time the results have significantly improved to 62%. Similarly, senior secondary pass percentage was only 76% in 1998 which has now increased to 84% in 2002.
96. During 1993-98 only 542 beds were added in Delhi Government hospitals. In contrast to this, the present Government has been able to add 1028 new beds during last four years and propose to add another 800 beds in the coming financial year.
97. Government has provided 53.25% of total 10th Five Year Plan outlay for the Social Services Sector---Planning Commission has categorized this outlay as highest in the country.
98. “Bhagidari” concept initiated by Government of Delhi has been adopted as a role model by the Government of India and has received international acclaim.