Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented a ₹1.72 lakh crore Budget for FY 2026–27 in the Chhattisgarh Assembly, outlining a development roadmap under the theme ‘Sankalp’.
Key Announcements
Support for Girls
Financial assistance of ₹1.5 lakh will be provided to girls upon attaining 18 years of age.
Agriculture and Farmers
Interest-free loans for farmers.
₹10,000 crore allocated under Krishak Unnati Yojana.
₹6,000 crore provision for Markfed.
₹5,500 crore for agricultural pumps.
₹600 crore for landless agricultural families.
₹40 crore for promotion of natural farming.
Industrial Development
Establishment of 23 new industries in the state.
Industrial complexes in Nava Raipur–Rajnandgaon.
Industry department budget increased from ₹248 crore to ₹775 crore.
₹750 crore earmarked for industrial grants.
Commercial complex to be developed in Bhilai.
Healthcare
200-bed hospitals in Raipur, Ambikapur and Dhamtari.
District hospital in Manendragarh.
Mother & Child Hospital in Raipur’s Kalibadi area.
₹100 crore allocated for cashless treatment scheme for government employees.
₹20 crore for de-addiction centres.
Policing and Administration
15 new police stations, including five cyber police stations.
Modernisation of Telibandha police station in Raipur.
₹3 crore for Scene of Crime units.
₹930 crore for forest conservation and recruitment of 1,000 posts.
Infrastructure and EV Promotion
₹100 crore subsidy for electric vehicles.
₹1,700 crore under PM Gram Sadak Yojana.
Bus services in interior Bastar.
Two education cities planned in Abujhmad–Jagargunda region.
Sports and Youth Development
National Archery Academy and sports complex in Nava Raipur.
₹57 crore under sports promotion scheme.
Youth Darshan scheme for educational tours of government school students.
Five Major Missions (₹100 crore each)
Chief Minister AI Mission
Chief Minister Tourism Development Mission
Chief Minister Sports Excellence Mission
Chief Minister Infrastructure Mission
Chief Minister Startup and Skilled Mission
The budget emphasizes industrial growth, agricultural support, infrastructure expansion, women empowerment, and digital governance initiatives for the financial year 2026–27.
