Delhi Budget: Kejriwal says govt to take development to every home; updates

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The Aam Admi Party government in Delhi, on Thursday, announced a Rs 530-billion budget for 2018-19 with major emphasis on environment, health and education sectors.

Presenting the budget, finance minister Manish Sisodia made a slew of announcements including 'health insurance for all' scheme and several 'green' initiatives.

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal hailed the budget saying that it takes care of all sections of society.

"In the budget, government had taken care of all sections of society. There is a lot for poor people, women, middle class and students. It is a first of its kind Green Budget in the country.