Rajasthan Budget 2026: Big boost for roads, jobs and social empowerment; see who gets what

Jaipur:

The Rajasthan Government on Wednesday presented the annual budget for the financial year 2026-27. Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the budget in the State Assembly for the third consecutive time. The State Assembly's budget session began on January 28. The size of the state's economy has increased by 41.39 percent compared to the previous government. The size of the previous budget was Rs 5,37,000 crore.

Presenting the Budget for the year 2026-27, the Finance Minister highlighted the impact of structural reforms and prudent financial management undertaken by the present government and said the state's economic size has expanded significantly.

In her budget speech, she said, "To realize the vision of a developed Rajasthan by 2047, our government, under the able leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, has prioritized service, dedication, and good governance, keeping in mind the important role of the poor, youth, farmers, and women in this development journey."

The government proposed Rs 6,800 crore to provide tap water to the rural and urban population and around Rs 3,000 crore for building solar parks in Bikaner and Jaisalmer in the state Budget for 2026-27.

She said under the CM Jal Jeevan Mission villages will be covered and every household will be connected to tap water. This will cost Rs 4,500 crore. Drinking water will be provided in cities at a cost of Rs 2,300 crore. New solar parks will be built in Bikaner and Jaisalmer at Rs 2,950 crore.

Key announcements in Rajasthan Budget:

1. To further promote women entrepreneurship, under the Chief Minister Lakhpati Didi Scheme, the loan limit provided to Lakhpati Didis on interest subsidy has been increased to Rs 1.50 lakh.
2. Integrated Military Complexes will be constructed in 8 districts of Rajasthan — Jodhpur, Phalodi, Khairthal, Beawar, Tonk, Shergarh, Jhunjhunu, and Sri Ganganagar.
3. Rest houses will be built in major hospitals at a cost of Rs 500 crore.
4. Under the housing scheme, construction of houses for 28 lakh families has been approved. Installment payments to beneficiaries will be made on time.
5. Rs 550 crore has been allocated for the repair of schools, and Rs 440 crore for the construction of new schools.
6. Deep Tech and AI Labs will be established in Ajmer, Bharatpur, and Kota at a cost of Rs 30 crore.
7. To prepare youth for global opportunities in customer-centric sectors such as hospitality, IT, and healthcare services, 1,000 youth in the state will be provided training in English, Japanese, French, German, and Korean languages.
8. Under the Chief Minister Jal Jeevan Mission Scheme, 6,500 villages will be included and connected with tap water to every household, with an expenditure of Rs 4,500 crore.
9. Next year, 3 lakh new drinking water connections will be provided. Rs 750 crore will be spent to ensure 24-hour water supply in Deshnok.
10. A fund of Rs 1,000 crore has been announced for Jaipur.
11. Rs 1,400 crore has been allocated for new roads and renovation works.
12. Rs 246 crore allocated for the renovation of Anganwadi centers.
13. Recruitment of 5,000 Home Guards to be undertaken.
14. Announcement to establish a Rajasthan State Agency on the lines of the NTA.
15. Rs 920 crore announced for Railway Road Over Bridges (ROBs).
16. New jails to be constructed in Jaipur, Alwar, and Jodhpur.
17. Rajasthan Cyber Crime Control unit to be established.
18. Formation of ‘RITI’ on the lines of NITI Aayog.
19. Announcement to provide free transportation of deceased bodies from hospitals to their homes.
20. Rs 150 per quintal bonus over the MSP for wheat.