<h1>Delhi's 2015-16 Budget Boosts Spending by 18%, Launches 'Swaraj Budget' for Citizen Participation and Eco-Friendly Initiatives.</h1> The Delhi Budget for 2015-16, totaling Rs. 41,129 crore, marks an 18% increase from the previous year. It introduces the first 'Swaraj Budget,' emphasizing citizen participation in governance, with a Swaraj Fund of Rs. 253 crore. Key initiatives include reducing electricity bills, providing free water, and launching free Wi-Fi in colleges and rural areas. Significant investments are planned in education, healthcare, and transportation, including new schools, hospitals, and buses. The budget also focuses on transparency, corruption reduction, and eco-friendly initiatives, such as energy conservation and promoting battery-operated vehicles. Various social welfare measures, including compensation for defense personnel and farmers, are also outlined.