The Government of Chhattisgarh has unveiled an ambitious Budget for the Financial Year 2025-26, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusive development, infrastructure expansion, and economic progress. The budget, themed ‘GYAN ke liye GATI’ (Good Governance, Accelerating Infrastructure, Technology, and Industrial Growth), aims to boost agricultural prosperity, improve urban and rural infrastructure, and enhance social welfare initiatives.
A unique aspect of this year’s budget is the Handwritten Budget Initiative by Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary. In a historic move, the entire 100-page budget was handwritten, emphasizing tradition, originality, and transparency in governance. This unprecedented step underscores his dedication to policy-making and the state’s development goals.
Key Highlights of Chhattisgarh Budget 2025-26
- Total Budget: ₹1,65,000 crore (12% increase from the previous year)
- Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP): ₹6,35,918 crore (12% growth)
- Capital Expenditure: ₹26,341 crore (18% increase)
- Revenue Surplus: ₹2,804 crore
- Fiscal Deficit: ₹18,900 crore (2.97% of GSDP)
Major Announcements
Agriculture and Rural Development
- ₹10,000 crore allocated under Krishak Unnati Yojana for agricultural support.
- ₹3,500 crore for free electricity supply to agricultural pumps up to 5 HP.
- ₹845 crore for Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to enhance rural connectivity.
- ₹500 crore for connecting Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) under PM-JANMAN Sadak Nirman Yojana.
- ₹600 crore for Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyan Yojana.
Infrastructure and Urban Development
- ₹2,000 crore allocated for new road construction by the Public Works Department (PWD).
- ₹500 crore for Mukhyamantri Nagarotthan Yojana to enhance urban infrastructure.
- ₹1,500 crore for urban housing under Sabke Liye Awas Yojana.
- ₹40 crore for upgrading and maintaining the Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) in Nava Raipur.
- ₹40 crore allocated for airport development in Bilaspur, Ambikapur, and Jagdalpur under the Regional Connectivity Scheme.
- ₹500 crore for bypass and ring roads construction.
Education and Skill Development
- ₹277 crore to modernize and upgrade schools under PM SHRI Scheme.
- ₹212 crore for new college buildings and renovations.
- ₹50 crore for upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
- ₹75 crore to transform 25 colleges into Centers of Excellence.
- Establishment of six physiotherapy colleges and twelve nursing colleges.
- ₹50 crore for new Prayas residential schools in Balrampur and Rajnandgaon.
Healthcare and Social Welfare
- ₹1,500 crore for Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
- ₹100 crore for Mukhyamantri Slum Swasthya Sahayata Yojana.
- ₹148 crore for establishing 17 Nalanda Libraries.
- ₹40 crore for setting up five cyber police stations in Baloda Bazar, Dhamtari, Mahasamund, Janjgir-Champa, and Jashpur.
- ₹47 crore for setting up a National-Level Food and Drug Laboratory in Raipur.
- ₹50 crore for Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana to support marriages of girls from economically weaker sections.
- ₹420 crore allocated for Mukhyamantri Pension Scheme.
Technology and Digital Initiatives
- ₹125 crore for Dial 100/112 emergency services.
- ₹37 crore for computerization of courts.
- ₹40 crore for establishing a State Data Center.
- ₹8 crore for implementing a vehicle tracking system.
- ₹10 crore for the Bharat Net Program to enhance digital connectivity.
Industrial Growth and Employment
- Industry department budget increased threefold to boost industrial development.
- Implementation of Ease of Doing Business reforms and a Single Window System.
- Special preference for Agniveers and surrendered Naxals in government jobs.
- Establishment of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Chhattisgarh.
- ₹170 crore for a Horticulture University.
Conclusion
The Chhattisgarh Budget 2025-26 is a forward-looking financial blueprint, designed to accelerate economic growth, empower citizens, and strengthen the state’s infrastructure. With substantial investments in agriculture, urban development, healthcare, education, and digital transformation, the budget lays the foundation for sustainable progress and a resilient economy.
The government’s vision for ‘Atal Nirman Varsh’, combined with its focus on GATI (Good Governance, Accelerating Infrastructure, Technology, and Industrial Growth), ensures that Chhattisgarh is well-positioned to achieve its Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
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