Chhattisgarh Budget 2025-26
From ‘GYAN’ to ‘GATI’, A Major Leap of Chhattisgarh Government’s Budget in the ‘Atal Nirman Varsh’ 2025-26
Raipur, 03 March 2025
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 citizen centric 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.
Chhattisgarh Budget 2025-26 – Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri O. P. Choudhary presented 2nd budget of this Government for FY 2025-26. While the previous year’ budget laid a foundation for inclusive development, today’ budget has presented the next step in that developmental journey. This is the Silver Jubilee Budget of the State and as a tribute to Hon’ble Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Government is celebrating this year as Atal Nirman Varsh. While the budget of the previous yearfocused on the theme of GYAN (Gareeb, Yuva, Annadata & Nari), this year’s budget aims to drive progress in the State under the theme of GYAN ke liye“GATI” (Good Governance, Accelerating Infrastructure, Technology, Industrial Growth) to build on the progress made in this year and continue the journey with a rapid progress towards achieving our goals for 2030, as a part of Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
- Good Governance: Improving governance, facilitate better service delivery and enhance citizen engagement. By fostering innovation and maintaining a citizen-centric approach, building a more transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance framework.
- Accelerating Infrastructure: Increasing investments in infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, public transportation, to stimulate economic growth and create job opportunities.
- Technology: Implementing cutting-edge technology to streamline governance processes, improve transparency, and enhance service delivery to citizens.
- Industrial Growth: Ensuring continued investment and favorable government policies, for sustained industrial growth and prosperity. Achieving further progress in key sectors such as steel, power generation, and cement, contributing to its robust economic development and strengthening the state’s economic position. Creating a conducive environment for private sector investments through policy reforms, incentives, and ease of doing business initiatives. Also, attract more employment generating industries like Textile, Garment.
Budget at a Glance
Fiscal Indicators
- Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current price, is projected to increase from 5,67,880 crores in 2024-25 to 6,35,918 crores in 2025-26, with 12% growth.
- Per Capita Income in F.Y. 2024-25 is expected 1,62,870 with growth of 9.37%.
- As per quick estimates of FY 2024-25, contribution of Agriculture sector in GSDP is 17%,Industrial sector is 48% and Service sector is 35%.
- Government’s positive efforts to increase the revenue has resulted in 11 % increase of State’s Own Revenue for F.Y 2025-26 without imposing new tax or increase in tax rates.
- Capital Expenditure of State for FY 2025-26 is Rs. 26,341 Crores, which is 16 % of total budget and 4.14% of state GSDP.Chhattisgarh is among the top states with high capex to GSDP ratio.
- Revenue Surplus estimated in FY 2025-26 is Rs. 2,804 Crores.
- Gross Fiscal Deficitin FY 2025-26, is Rs. 22,900 Crores. This includes Rs. 4,000 Crores of Special Assistance for Capital Expenditure by GoI. Hence, the Net Fiscal Deficit of the state is Rs. 18,900 croreswhich is 2.97 % of GSDP, within 3% limit of FRBM Act.
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.
Major Announcements
- Rs. 10,000 Crore for Krishak Unnati Yojana
- Rs. 8,500 Crore under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
- Rs. 5,500 Crore for Mahtari Vandan Yojana
- Rs. 4,500 Crores for the Mukhyamantri Khadyan Sahayata Yojana
- Rs. 3,500 Crores for Free Electricity Supply for up to 5 HP Agricultural Pumps
- Rs. 1,500 Crores for Aayushman Yojana
- Rs. 875 Crore for construction of houses in Urban Areas under Sabke Liye Awas Yojana
- For the first time Rs. 2,000 Crore allocation for construction of new roads by Public Works Department (PWD)
- Rs. 845 Crore for construction of roads in villages under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
- Rs. 500 Crore to connect PVTG habitations with main road under PM-JANMAN Sadak Nirman Yojana.
- Rs. 100 Crore for Ring Roads – Nagar Panchyats & Nagar Palikas
- Out of the Total Budget of Rs 3,800 Crore for WRD, Rs 700 Crores sanctioned for New Irrigation projects. Goal to complete very Old Irrigation Projects in a planned way by having a scheme namely Atal Sinchayi Yojana.
- Rs. 200 Crore for fisheries production, Dairy, Poultry, Goatry, Piggery etc.
- More than 200 Crore for Paying 5,500 per bag for Tendupatta.
- Rs 50 Crore for “Charan Paduka” – Tendupatta Collectors.
- Rs. 200 Crore for Mukhyamantri Samagra Gramin Vikas Yojana, increment of 300% from last year budget.
- Rs. 148 Crore for 17 more Nalanda libraries
- Provision of Rs. 75 Crores to transform 25 colleges as Center of Excellence.
- Budgetary provision of 40 Crore for 150 Anganbari Bhawans in Urban and 1,200 Anganbari Bhawans in Rural Area.
- 5 new Cyber Police Station will be setup in Baloda Bazar – Bhatapara, Dhamtari, Mahasamund, Janjgir-Champa & Jashpur.
- 3 new Women Police Station will be established in Korba, Janjgir- Champa & Surajpur.
- Rs. 40 Crore for the upgradation, operation, and maintenance of the Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) in Nava Raipur.
- Rs. 20 Crore for a new power substation in Nava Raipur.
- Budgetary provision for 19th National Jambooree event of Scouts and Guides.
- Provision of Rs. 47 Crore for establishment of National level Integrated Food and Drug Laboratory at Raipur
- Funds have been provided for establishment of New 100 bed Hospital in Sarona Raipur and Janakpur – Manendragarh, 50 Bed Women Child Hospital at Takhatpur – Bilaspur, Psychiatry Hospital Manendragarh, Upgradation of Community Health Center (CHC) at Rakhi, Saria and Katghora, Urban Primary Health Center(UPHC) at Raipur, Bilaspur and Raigarh.
- To promote Flight Services from Bilaspur, Ambikapur and Jagdalpur Rs. 40 Crore for VGF (Viability Gap Funding) and Funds for infrastructure development of Airport in Jagdalpur and Ambikapur sanctioned under Regional Connectivity Scheme.
New Initiatives in the Budget
- Mukhyamantri Mobile Tower Scheme to provide mobile tower connectivity in remote areas.
- Funds for Mukhyamantri Parivahan Yojana to provide Public Transport Services from Gram Panchayat to Block and District Level in areas where Public Transport is not available due to low density of Population.
- 500 new Co-operative Societies will be formed
- First time provision in the budget for procurement of Pulses and Oil seeds under PSS Scheme of Government of India. based development of Municipal Corporations. the state.
- Rs. 500 Crores for Mukhyamantri Nagarotthan Yojana for DPR
- Establishment of National Institute of Fashion Technology in
- 1st phase of Establishment of Sickle Cell Screening Center in all blocks of Chhattisgarh State.
- Survey for Interlinking of Mahanadi – Indravati and Sikasar – Kodar Rivers.
- Medi city will be established in Nava Raipur.
- Education City will be established in Nava Raipur.
- Establishment of National Institute of Urban Management in Nava Raipur.
- Budget provision to promote UPI (Digital payments) in all Gram Panchayats.
- Like National Security Guard (NSG), a dedicated Special Operation Group will be setup in State.
- Funds for developing Iconic Destination and Wellness Wildlife-Water Tourist facility at Naya Raipur with a project cost of Rs. 200 crores.
- Funds for State Capital Region office, Setup and Survey including survey of Raipur-Durg Metro line.
- Funds for Indian Institute of Public Administration CG Chapter.
- Funds for Exposure Visits of Journalists and Budgetary provision for renovation of Office of Journalist Association. Patrakar Samman Nidhi amount to be doubled.
- Funds for Allotting land at subsidized rate for office of Chamber of Commerce at Nava Raipur.
- Social Audit of DMF works.
- Provision for Incentives based on Departmental Reforms (Competitive Index).
- Funds for Digitization of Land Records and Digital Crop Survey.
Important Highlights
- Importance to Increase Capex.
- New Medical College at Kunkuri District Jashpur.
- Recruitment against vacant Government Posts to be expedited, further 1st phase of Recruitment of Educational Staffs of Schools and Colleges.
- Industry Department Budget more than 3 times of Last year.
- Homestay Policy for promotion of Tourism in Bastar & Sarguja.
- Funds for Ramlalla Darshan and Teerth Yatra Scheme.
- Modernization of ITI and Polytechnics.
- Modernization of Advanced Cardiac Institute at Dr. Bheem Rao Ambedkar Hospital Raipur.
- ART facility at Medical College Hospital Raipur for poor childless couple. Funds for MRI, CT Scan Machines in Government Hospital.
- Promotion of Dairy in State with the help of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
- New Prayas Residential Schools at Balarampur & Rajnandgaon.
- Funds for Bastar Olympics, Bastar Madai, Naya Raipur Bastar Marathon, Naya Raipur Golf Tournament etc.
- Funds for PM Suryaghar Yojana.
- Effective Implementation of PM Kusum Scheme.
- Formation of State Industrial Security Force(SISF) on the lines of CISF.
- Funds for creating Pension Fund for future liabilities of pension of Government Employees.
- Setting up of Chhattisgarh Growth & Stability Fund.
GATI BUDGET
G – Good Governance: Implementation of Next Generation Integrated Financial Management Information System to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability in government financial operations.
- Implementation of e-File system for online processing of files.
- Development of Atal Monitoring Portal (Mukhyamantri Dashboard) which will provide a comprehensive dashboard to track the progress of government projects.
- Upgradation of the online mineral management system – Khanij Online 2.0
- Establishment of Mukhyamantri Helpline to assist citizens with government services and schemes
- Use of GEM portal for public procurement
- Faceless and Paperless Registration of immovable property Sale-Purchase
- Mukhyamantri Governance Fellowship in collaboration with IIM & IIIT Raipur
A- Accelerating: Infrastructure Capital Outlay of 26,341 Cr which is 16% of total budget, increase of 18% over last year.
T – Technology:
- Computerization of courts: 37 Crores
- Dial 100/112 Services: 125 Crores
- Implementation of e-Dharti: 48 Crores
- Business Intelligence Unit at Commercial Tax Department: 41 Crores
- Establishment of State Data Center: 40 Crores
- Computerization of primary agriculture co-operative societies: 24 Crores
- Operation & Maintenance of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System: 25 Crores
- Establishment of Digital Governance: 9 Crores
- Implementation of Vehicle Tracking Platform at Transport Department: 8 Crores
- Implementation of Statistical Analysis System for Collecting District GDP Data: 7 Crores
- Digital Crop Survey under national e-governance scheme: 40 Crores
- Operation & Maintenance of Statewide Area Network: 18 Crores
- Implementation of Bharat Net Program: 15 Crores
- Development of Urban Administration (ULBs) Integrated Dashboard: 10 Crores