Key Takeaways: Presented by Diya Kumari on 19 February 2025, the Rajasthan Budget 2025-26 targets doubling the state economy to 350 billion dollars by 2030. Highlights include Jaipur Metro Phase 2, 150 units free electricity, 1.25 lakh government jobs, Rs 25,000 crore farm loans and a stamp duty cut.
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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