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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to Hold Pre-Budget 'Kheer Ceremony' for Divine Blessings

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will perform the traditional 'Kheer Ceremony' a day before presenting the Delhi Budget for 2025-26. The ceremony involves offering kheer to Lord Ram and distributing it to those involved in budget preparation, a practice she started last year. Her government has held extensive consultations with gig workers, farmers, and labour groups to incorporate public feedback. The upcoming budget is also expected to announce several initiatives focused on women and girls.

Key Points: Delhi CM's Kheer Ceremony Before 2025-26 Budget Presentation

  • Traditional pre-budget ritual
  • Public consultations with key groups
  • Focus on women-centric schemes
  • Budget reflects public aspirations
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Budget Session: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to perform 'Kheer Ceremony' tomorrow

Ahead of the Delhi Budget, CM Rekha Gupta will perform a traditional Kheer Ceremony. The ritual seeks blessings and highlights public consultations.

"Public participation is the biggest strength of a developed Delhi. - Chief Minister Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, March 22

A day before presenting Delhi Budget 2025-26, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will undertake the traditional pre-budget "Kheer Ceremony" on Monday, marking the start of the Budget Session, an official said.

She will present her second successive Delhi Budget on March 24.

CM Gupta started the practice of "Kheer Ceremony" last year by preparing the tradition Indian dessert and offering it to Lord Ram before distributing it among all those involved in the preparation of Budget and the public.

The ceremony signifies a unique start to the financial proceedings in the Assembly with divine blessings.

Last year, at pre-budget ceremony, the Chief Minister said: "For the first time, such a ceremony has been held in Delhi. Kheer ki mithas se budget. It has been offered to Lord Ram and will now be served to the people who contributed their suggestions."

Earlier, as part of the exercise to prepare Budget for 2025-26 the Chief Minister held a series of consultations at the Delhi Secretariat with gig workers, farmers, rural representatives and labour groups.​

"Public participation is the biggest strength of a developed Delhi," said the Chief Minister as she held separate meetings with each group.

She said the government's objective is to present a Budget that reflects the aspirations of every section.​

Participants shared experiences and put forward their concerns, suggestions and expectations, said an official statement.​

The Chief Minister engaged directly with attendees, listening closely and assuring them that their inputs would be given due priority in the upcoming budget.​

The Chief Minister has also signalled that she plans to announce several initiatives for women and girls in Budget 2026-27 that she would present in the Assembly on March 24.

She shared her government's plans for including women-centric schemes in the Budget while attending a 'Nari Utsav' programme held at the Nirmal Chhaya Complex, where she paid tribute to the strength and contribution of women in nation-building.

She said women, through their dedication, selfless service and sense of duty, are playing a leading role across sectors and driving the country towards the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I appreciate the cultural gesture, I hope the focus remains on substantive issues. Delhi needs concrete solutions for pollution, water scarcity, and public transport. The ceremony is nice, but the budget's content is what truly matters. Let's see if the consultations with gig workers and farmers lead to real benefits.
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Vikram M
Good to hear about the focus on women-centric schemes. Empowerment through budget allocation is crucial. If the plans for Nari Utsav translate into better safety, education, and healthcare funding for women and girls, it will be a significant step. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Public consultations are the right way to go! A budget made with people's input has a better chance of addressing ground realities. Hope the suggestions from farmers and labour groups are genuinely considered and not just a formality. The proof will be in the pudding... or should I say, the kheer! 😄
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Sarah B
As someone new to India, I find this blending of ritual and state function fascinating. It shows a deep cultural connection. The emphasis on 'Viksit Bharat' and including diverse groups in the process is commendable. Looking forward to seeing the budget details.
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Nikhil C
All the best to CM Rekha Gupta for the budget session. Starting with a positive tradition sets the right tone. My humble request: please allocate significant funds to improve our local parks and community centers. Delhi needs more green, clean spaces for families.

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