Raipur, February 24, 2026: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai today stated that the 2026-27 budget, presented by the Finance Minister O P Choudhary earlier in the day, is a budget that realizes the state’s resolve for all-round development, antyodaya, and the creation of a self-reliant Chhattisgarh.
Sai stated that while the first budget of our government was based on the theme of “knowledge” (Gyan) and the second budget on “speed,” (GATI) this year’s budget has been prepared with the spirit of “resolution” (SANKALP) at its core, which will prove to be a decisive step towards a developed India and a developed Chhattisgarh.
The Chief Minister stated that this budget prioritises inclusive development, infrastructure strengthening, investment promotion, skilled human resource development, livelihoods, antyodaya, and a clear strategy from “policy to results.”
This budget has been prepared keeping in mind the needs of the state, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India 2047, Sai added.
He informed that the government is launching five Chief Minister’s Missions to work in mission mode, including the Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Mission, the Chief Minister’s AI Mission, the Chief Minister’s Tourism Development Mission, the Chief Minister’s Startup Mission, and the Chief Minister’s Sports Excellence Mission.
These missions will provide new direction, a new edge, and a new momentum to the state’s development, he said.
Sai said that giving top priority to education, 13.5 per cent of the total budget has been allocated for school education, the highest ever. Two education cities will be established in Abujhmad and Jagargunda in Bastar, providing quality education to students from remote areas.
The Chief Minister said that the budget also provides for cashless treatment facilities for government officials and employees. To accelerate industrial development, Rs 250 crore has been allocated for the establishment of 23 new industrial parks.
For the development of urban areas, Rs 200 crore has been allocated for the Chief Minister’s Adarsh Shahar Samriddhi Yojana and Rs 200 crore for the Land Development Bank.
He said that Chhattisgarh is known as the rice bowl and the agricultural sector is the cornerstone of the state’s economy. Keeping this in mind, a provision of Rs 13,500 crore has been made for the agricultural sector. The system of lump sum payment of the difference in paddy purchase price to farmers at the rate of Rs 3,100 per quintal will continue, and provision for this has also been made in the budget.
The Chief Minister said that the development of the Bastar and Sarguja regions is the government’s top priority. A provision of Rs 100 crore has been made to promote food, agriculture, and related industries in these areas. Special provisions have also been made to increase the income of local people by promoting activities such as goat rearing, pig rearing, and beekeeping.
He informed that a provision of more than Rs 2,000 crore has been made for the construction of the Devargaon and Matnar barrages on the Indravati River, which will expand irrigation capacity in the Bastar region and greatly benefit farmers.
The Chief Minister said that the Bastar fighters played a crucial role in the eradication of Maoism. In recognition of their contributions, provision has been made for 1,500 new recruitments in the Bastar Fighters.
A provision of Rs 10 crore has been made for the Homestay Scheme to promote tourism and local employment.
He stated that significant provisions have also been made in the health and connectivity sectors, including the establishment of medical colleges in Kunkuri, Manendragarh, Kawardha, Janjgir-Champa, and Dantewada, the expansion of Jagdalpur-Ambikapur air services, the Chief Minister’s Bus Service in interior areas, and the organisation of the Bastar and Sarguja Olympics.
Sai stated that provisions have been made to enhance the efficiency of Vyapam to expedite the recruitment process for youth. The Chhattisgarh Yuva Darshan Scheme will be launched for educational tours for youth, and provisions have also been made in the budget for the Lakhpati Didi’s Tour Programme.
Calling this budget a reflection of the aspirations of the people of the state, the Chief Minister congratulated Finance Minister OP Choudhary and his entire team, stating that this budget will prove to be a milestone in taking the state to new heights of prosperity.
