R Krishna Das
Raipur, March 3
Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O P Choudhary on Monday presented Rs 165,000 crore budget for the financial year 2025-26 with focus on “GATI”.
This is the second budget of the Vishnu Deo Sai government in Chhattisgarh. While the budget of the previous year focused 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” to build on the progress made in this year and continue the journey with a rapid progress towards achieving the goals for 2030, as a part of Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, Choudhary said.
In GATI, G stands for good governance, A for accelerating infrastructure, T for technology and I for industrial growth, he explained.
The previous year’ budget laid a foundation for inclusive development, today’ budget has presented the next step in that developmental journey, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said while reacting on the budget.
The Chhattisgarh budget for 2025-26 focussed on accelerating economic growth in the state with emphasis on infrastructure and industrial development. The capital expenditure of state for FY 2025-26 is Rs 26,341 crore, up by 18 per cent compared to the previous year. It is 16 per cent of total budget and 4.14 per cent of state GSDP. Chhattisgarh is among the top states with high capex to GSDP ratio, Choudhary said.
The Summary of the Chhattisgarh Budget 2025-26
Fiscal Indicators
Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current price, is projected to increase from Rs 5,67,880 crores in 2024-25 to Rs 6,35,918 crores in 2025-26, with 12% growth.
Per Capita Income in F.Y. 2024-25 is expected Rs 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 Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 Lakh.
The Chhattisgarh Government will support small traders by waiving off pending Old (more than 10 Years) VAT liabilities up to Rs 25,000. This will help more than 40,000 traders and reduce more than 62,000 litigation cases.
OTS facility for borrowers of Antyavsayi Vitt Vikas Nigam and Nishaktjan Vitt Vikas 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 Ayushman 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 Panchayats & 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 Anganwadi Bhawans in Urban and 1,200 Anganwadi 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.
Rs. 500 Crores for Mukhyamantri Nagarotthan Yojana for DPR based development of Municipal Corporations.
Establishment of National Institute of Fashion Technology in the state.
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.
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.
Key budgetary provisions include:
Allocation for Infrastructure development of ULBs: Rs 750 Crores
Horticulture University: Rs 170 Crores
Mukhyamantri Griha Pravesh Samman Yojna: Rs 100 Crores
Development of Airports at Jagdalpur, Bilaspur and Ambikapur
Strengthening of Police Stations: Rs 70 Crores
Establishment of New Fire Stations & Capacity Augmentation: Rs44 Crores
Development of Atal Smarak and Sangrahalaya: Rs 40 Crores
1,000 seater auditorium at Bilaspur: Rs 25 Crores
T – Technology
Computerization of courts:Rs 37 Crores
Dial 100/112 Services: Rs 125 Crores
Implementation of e-Dharti: Rs 48 Crores
Business Intelligence Unit at Commercial Tax Department: Rs 41 Crores
Establishment of State Data Center: Rs 40 Crores
Computerization of primary agriculture co-operative societies: Rs 24 Crores
Operation & Maintenance of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System: Rs 25 Crores
Establishment of Digital Governance:Rs 9Crores
Implementation of Vehicle Tracking Platform at Transport Department: Rs 8 Crores
Implementation of Statistical Analysis System for Collecting District GDP Data: Rs 7 Crores
Digital Crop Survey under national e-governance scheme: Rs 40 Crores
Operation & Maintenance of Statewide Area Network: Rs 18 Crores
Implementation of Bharat Net Program:Rs 15 Crores
Development of Urban Administration (ULBs) Integrated Dashboard: Rs 10 Crores
I – Industrial Growth
Implementation of Single Window System under BRAP – Business Reform Action Plan to promote Ease of Doing Business.
Implementation of ERP Application at CSIDC.
Implementation of Invest Chhattisgarh Program.
Employment Oriented Industrial Policy
Industry Budget 3 times of last year Budget
Besides Core sectors, promotion of services sectors
Preference to Agniveer & Surrendered Naxals in Jobs
Provision Sector wise
Education
Upgradation of 24 Govt. Polytechnic Colleges:Rs 50 Crores
Upgradation of ITIs: Rs 50 Crores
Infrastructure development of Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU): Rs25 Crores
Establishment of 6 New Physiotherapy College Buildings–Rs 6 Crores
Establishment of 12 Nursing College Buildings – Rs 34 Crore
Rs. 277 Crore to modernize & upgrade school infrastructure under PMSHRI Scheme
Rs. 212 Crore for Construction & Renovation of Colleges Building, 10% of the entire Higher Education Budget.
Provision for construction of new 500-seater residential school building in Balrampur & Rajnandgaon
Health and Family Welfare
National Health Mission: Rs 1,850 Crores
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Ayushman Swasthya Yojna: Rs 1,500 Crores
Expansion of Advanced Cardiac Institute at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital Raipur: Rs10 Crores
Establishment of A.R.T. (IVF) Center in Raipur: Rs 10 Crores
Purchase of health equipment in Cancer and other departments of Medical College Raipur: Rs 20 Crores
Purchase of MRI and CT Scan Machines at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital Raipur: Rs 35 Crores
Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission: Rs 186 Crores
Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojna: Rs 182 Crores
Setting up of Super Specialty Hospital: Rs 132 Crores
Chhattisgarh Emergency Medical Response Service Scheme: Rs 21 Crores
Mukhyamantri Haat Bazar Clinic Scheme: Rs 13 Crores
Establishment of Sickle Cell Institute: Rs 13 Crores
CMSlumSwasthyaSahayataYojna:Rs100Crores
Women & Child Development
Mahtari Vandan Yojana to provide financial assistance to economically weaker women for health and nutrition improvement Rs: 5,500 Crores
National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) including Lakhpati Mahila, Drone Didi: Rs 800 Crores
Construction of Working Women Hostels under SCA Scheme:Rs133 Crores
Pradhan Mantri Matra Vandana Yojana: Rs100 Crores
Mission Vatsalya for ensuring the welfare and protection of children through various child-centric initiatives: Rs 100 Crores
Bicycle Distribution to High School Girls:Rs 50 Crores
Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojna: Rs 40 Crores
One Stop Center (Sakhi) to provide integrated support services for women affected by violence, including medical, legal, and counseling aid: Rs 20 Crores
Shuchita Yojana for promoting menstrual hygiene and providing sanitary products to women and girls: Rs 13 Crores
Women Empowerment Centers to support women’s empowerment through education, training, and resources: Rs 9 Crores
Palna Scheme for providing care and support for abandoned and orphaned children: Rs 10 Crores.
Tribal
Assistance to Naxal Affected Districts:Rs 220 Crores
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan Yojna: Rs 50 Crores
Dharti Abha Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan:Rs 30 Crores
Oil Palm Cultivation: Rs 25 Crores
Bastar Olympic to promote youth engagement in Bastar
Bastar Marathon and Bastar Madai to celebrate Bastar’s cultural heritage and promote physical fitness
Mobile Science labs in Bastar and Sarguja
Establishment of science parks in 5 districts (Sarguja, Bastar, Balrampur, Jashpur and Raigarh)
Promotion of tourism through home stay in Bastar & Sarguja
Establishment of Physiotherapy and Naturopathy Centers in Jashpur and Manendragarh
Extension of facilities to Tribal Areas (Article 275 (1)): Rs 221 Crores
Assistance to Naxal Affected Districts: Rs 220 Crores
DistributionofChanaunderAntyodayaAnnaYojana:Rs400Crores
Rural Development
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna: Rs 845 Crore
Mukhya Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna: Rs 119 Crore
Rs. 100 Crore for construction of concrete Gram Sadak along with Drainage System under Mukhyamantri Gram Gaurav PathYojana
Agriculture
Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyan Yojana: Rs600 Crores
Dairy Samagra Vikas Pariyojna:Rs 50 Crores
Electrification of Agricultural Pumps:Rs 50 Crores
Social Welfare
Subsidy in Electricity Bills to Domestic Electricity Consumers: Rs 1,000 Crores
Mukhyamantri Pension Scheme: Rs 420 Crores
Pradhanmantri Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme: Rs 250 Crores
Grant for Solar Energy Based Scheme: Rs 25 Crores
Electrification of 70 villages in 40 camps under Niyad Nellanar Scheme:Rs 20 Crores
Allocation for Pradhan Mantri e-Bus seva:Rs 30 Crores
Allocation for National Old Age Pension: Rs 200 Crores
Allocation for Sukhad Sahara Yojna: Rs 125 Crores
Allocation in CG Growth and Stability Fund: Rs 50 Crores
Strengthening of Divyangjan:Rs 26 Crores
Educational institutes for Divyangjan: Rs 30 Crores
Third gender programs & schemes
Sports & Youth
State Student Scholarship Scheme: Rs 150 Crores
Establishment of Central Library: Rs115 Crores
Allocation for Chhattisgarh Kreeda Protsahan Yojna: Rs 50 Crores
Implementation of CM Skill Development Scheme: Rs 47 Crores
Implementation of SSIP (Student Startup and Innovation Policy): Rs 5 Crore
State Research Fellowship Program for students
Student Skilling Program and Financial Investment Planning Training with National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Public Works Department (PWD)
Main District Roads: Rs 403 Crores
State Highway: Rs 109 crores
Development for railways over bridges: Rs 35 Crores
Construction of Large bridges: Rs 574 Crores
Construction of Ring-Road & Bypass: Rs 100 Crores
Construction of roads in State- State Highways: Rs 109 Crores
Construction and expansion of Airstrips : Rs 7 Crores
Mukhyamantri Sugam Sadak Yojna:Rs 34 Crores
Provision for construction work by CGRIDCL: Rs 500 Crore
Construction of rural roads under basic minimum service: Rs 500 Crore
Tourism
CM Teerth Darshan Yojna: Rs 15 Crores
Sindhu Darshan/Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Development of Adventure Tourism & Tourism Circuit at Jashpur
Provision for the construction of a Gurudwara (Moti Mahal) at Bhandarpuri, District Baloda Bazar – Bhatapara
Transport
Implementation of automated driving tracks at 21 District Transport Offices: 15 Crores
State received Rs95.52 Crores as an incentive from Central Government for achieving the Green Environment & Road Safety target by scrapping Old Vehicles of more than 15 year. Rs 170 Crores has been provision for replacement of old vehicles in the state.
10 New Schemes Announced
Mukhyamantri Nagarotthan Yojana
Mukhyamantri Mobile Tower Scheme
Mukhyamantri Parivahan Yojana
Mukhyamantri Bypass and Ringroad Nirman Yojana
Mukhyamantri Griha Pravesh Samman Yojna
Mukhyamantri Governance Fellowship
Siyan Care Yojana (Free Body Checkup Government Scheme)
PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme
Atal Sinchai Yojana
Implementation of SSIP (Student Startup and Innovation Policy)
Student Skilling Program and Financial Investment Planning Training with National Stock Exchange (NSE)
