Rajasthan Budget Key Highlights 2025-26

Rajasthan Budget Key Highlights 2025-26

February 20, 2025 Budget 0
Rajasthan Budget 2025-26

On February 19, 2025, Rajasthan’s Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Diya Kumari, presented the state’s Budget for the financial year 2025-26.

Major Highlights of Rajasthan Budget 2025-26:

Economic & Infrastructure Development

  • Target to double Rajasthan’s economy to $350 billion by 2030.
  • Jaipur Metro Phase 2 to start soon, covering Ambabari to Sitapura with 21 stations.
  • 9 Field Expressways, 15 Ring Roads, and Link Roads to improve connectivity.
  • BRTS system in Jaipur to be removed; ₹250 crore allocated for road improvement.
  • 500 new buses for urban areas to improve public transport.
  • 14 cities, including Nathdwara, Khatu Shyamji, and Mount Abu, to be developed as Clean & Green Cities.

Power & Energy

  • Free electricity up to 150 units, increased from 100 units.
  • 5 lakh new domestic & 50,000 agricultural electricity connections.
  • Surplus power production of 6,400 MW to meet demand.
  • PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme:
    • Free 150 units for solar-powered homes.
    • Community solar panels for low-income families.

Employment & Youth Welfare

  • 1.25 lakh government jobs to be provided next year.
  • 1.5 lakh private jobs through employment fairs and initiatives.
  • Skill Development Institute in Kota for youth training.
  • Bikaner to be developed as an Innovation Hub.
  • Loans up to ₹2 crore for young entrepreneurs with 8% interest subsidy and ₹5 lakh margin money support.

Agriculture & Rural Development

  • ₹25,000 crore in agricultural loans for 35 lakh farmers.
  • 10 crore trees to be planted under Mission Hariyalo Rajasthan.
  • 1,000 tube wells & 1,500 hand pumps under CM Jal Jeevan Mission with ₹5,830 crore allocation.

Social Welfare & Public Services

  • Senior citizens’ pension increased to ₹1,250 per month.
  • Free medicines for citizens above 70 years at home.
  • Religious pilgrimages for senior citizens under the government scheme.
  • Stamp duty reduced by 0.5% on property up to ₹50 lakh if purchased with wife.
  • Leased landholders in urban areas can clear dues by Sept 30 to avail penalty & interest waivers.

Education & Student Welfare

  • Anti-suicide Youth Support Centers to be established for students.
  • ₹100 crore CM Higher Education Scholarship to support students.

Download the full budget below:
BudgetataGlance 2025-26

 

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