Raipur, on 03 March 2025, the Chhattisgarh Government has unveiled its ambitious Budget for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusive development, social welfare, and infrastructure growth. With a strategic focus on uplifting farmers, strengthening rural and urban housing, and enhancing public welfare schemes, the Budget earmarks significant allocations for various sectors. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized that this comprehensive financial roadmap is designed to accelerate the state’s progress while ensuring equitable benefits for all sections of society.
A major highlight of the Budget is the allocation of Rs 10,000 crore for the Krishak Unnati Yojana, aimed at boosting agricultural prosperity, alongside the allocation of Rs 8,500 crore for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) to upgrade rural housing. Welfare schemes such as Mahatari Vandan Yojana and Mukhyamantri Khadyann Sahayata Yojana have also received substantial funding of Rs 5,500 crore and Rs 4,500 crore, respectively, reinforcing the government’s dedication to empowering women and ensuring food security. Additionally, Rs. 3,500 crore has been set aside to provide free electricity for agricultural pumps of up to 5 HP, easing the financial burden on farmers.
Infrastructure development remains a key priority, with Rs. 2,000 crore allocated for new road construction under the Public Works Department (PWD), marking a first in the state’s history. Rural connectivity will be enhanced with Rs. 845 crore sanctioned for village roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), and Rs. 500 crore earmarked to connect Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) habitations through the PM-JANMAN Sadak Nirman Yojana. The Budget also highlights the state’s commitment to education, healthcare, and urban development, with significant provisions for new colleges, hospitals, and aviation infrastructure, ensuring holistic progress for Chhattisgarh.
Presenting the second budget of this government, Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri O. P. Choudhary emphasized that the Chhattisgarh Government’s Budget for Financial Year 2025-26 builds upon the strong foundation of inclusive development laid in the previous year. Notably, this marks the Silver Jubilee Budget of the state, and as a tribute to former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the government has dedicated this year as Atal Nirman Varsh. The budget follows the theme of GYAN ke liye “GATI”, focusing on Good Governance, Accelerating Infrastructure, Technology, and Industrial Growth. With an emphasis on transparent and citizencentric governance, infrastructure expansion, digital transformation, and industrial development, the government aims to accelerate progress toward its 2030 vision. Additionally, in an unprecedented move, ten new schemes have been introduced, including the Mukhyamantri Nagarotthan Yojana, Mukhyamantri Mobile Tower Scheme, Siyan Care Yojana for free health checkups, and Atal Sinchai Yojana to complete irrigation projects. Strengthening education and healthcare, the budget provides for six new physiotherapy college buildings, twelve new nursing colleges, and a 500-seater residential school building in Balrampur and Rajnandgaon.
Tax Proposal
- Recognizing the challenges faced by small traders and the need to reduce the compliance burden, the State Government has decided to increase the limit for e-Way Bills from ₹50,000 to ₹1 Lakh.
- The Chhattisgarh Government will support small traders by waiving off pending Old (more than 10 Years) VAT liabilities up to ₹ 25,000. This will help more than 40,000 traders and reduce more than 62,000 litigation cases.
- OTS facility for borrowers of Antavyavsai Nigam.
- Removal of Cess on Stamp Duty on immovable property transactions.
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