Rajasthan State Budget 2026-27 – Key Highlights

The Rajasthan Government has presented the State Budget for FY 2026-27 with strong focus on infrastructure development, water management, agriculture, energy, women empowerment, industrial growth, and social security.

1. Airport Development & Connectivity

• Feasibility studies to be conducted for new airports in Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Bharatpur-Deeg region.
• Improved regional air connectivity planned.

2. Social Security & Direct Benefit Transfer

• Tribal families to receive Rs 1,200 per month through DBT in the account of the female head of the family instead of ration benefits.
• Around 38,000 families expected to benefit.
• Over 91 lakh beneficiaries received pension assistance amounting to Rs 28,400 crore under social security schemes.

3. Labour Welfare & Digital Governance

• Launch of “Shram Setu Mobile App” for workers.
• Digital labour registration and employment request facility.
• 100 key government services available through WhatsApp platform.
• Jan Aadhaar database to be integrated across departments under a 360-degree approach for automated eligibility determination.

4. Agriculture & Irrigation

• Focus on increasing farmers’ income and promoting value addition.
• Micro-irrigation systems to be installed in 3 lakh hectares.
• Allocation of Rs 1,340 crore for this initiative.
• Irrigation expansion projects worth over Rs 11,300 crore.
• 50,000 new solar pump plants proposed with Rs 1,500 crore allocation.
• Target to increase irrigation coverage to 51 percent by 2030.

5. Water Supply Projects

• Acceleration of Yamuna Water Project.
• Mega project estimated at Rs 32,000 crore.
• Drinking water projects worth Rs 24,000 crore approved.
• 6,500 villages to be covered under Jal Jeevan Mission.
• Drainage system strengthening in Jaipur and Ajmer.

6. Roads & Infrastructure

• Development of 16,430 kilometers of new roads.
• Revamping 11 BOT roads and construction of 15 new ROBs and RUBs.
• 1,000 km of national highways and 2,000 km of district roads proposed.
• Rs 1,800 crore allocated for road development.
• Rs 500 crore for repair of rain-damaged roads.

7. Industry & Investment

• New industrial parks with Rs 350 crore allocation.
• Margin money support of Rs 15 crore for MSMEs.
• Development of multi-modal logistics hubs and inland container depots.
• Roadmap to attract Rs 2 lakh crore investment in the energy sector.
• Solar energy production target of 1,400 MW.

8. Education & Youth Development

• Vocational education to begin in 500 new schools.
• Rs 20,000 e-voucher for meritorious students of Class 10 and 12.
• Business loan facility up to Rs 10 lakh for youth entrepreneurs.
• AI-based learning initiatives in collaboration with IIT Delhi.
• Launch of DREAM digital mentoring program.

9. Women Empowerment

• Loan limit under Lakhpati Didi scheme increased from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh.
• Rural Women BPO centers to be established with Rs 100 crore allocation.
• Women empowerment complexes in Bharatpur and Kota.
• 150 colleges to establish Rani Lakshmibai Centers for self-defense training.

10. Tourism & Cultural Promotion

• Development of Thar Cultural Circuit.
• 60,000 senior citizens to receive pilgrimage support.
• Facade improvement of Shekhawati havelis.
• Training of tourist guides and hospitality workforce.
• Model road development in key religious towns.

11. Urban Development

• Rs 3,000 crore for urban beautification and infrastructure upgrading.
• Installation of 4 lakh new streetlights.
• Affordable housing projects approved for 28 lakh families.
• Comprehensive mobility plans in major cities.

12. Energy & Power Infrastructure

• Establishment of new 400 KV, 220 KV and 132 KV substations.
• Expansion of rooftop solar capacity to 518 MW.
• Strong push toward renewable energy and energy self-reliance.

Overall

The Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 emphasizes infrastructure expansion, irrigation growth, renewable energy, women empowerment, youth development, and industrial investment.

The budget aims to balance economic growth with social security and regional development.

Download the Budget Highlight released by Government of Rajasthan below:
Official Rajasthan BUDGET HIGHLIGHT 2026-27
Download Budget speech 2026-27:
BudgetSpeech202627

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