2,23,658 crore budget presented; double-engine government gives new momentum to development
Budget increased by 10.3% compared to 2025–26; emphasis on balanced and inclusive development for every section
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini today presented the State Budget for the year 2026–27 in the Vidhan Sabha in his capacity as Finance Minister, reiterating the government’s commitment to comprehensive, balanced and accelerated development of the state. He said the Budget is not merely an annual statement of income and expenditure but a strong blueprint for Haryana’s bright future aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat–2047’.
The Chief Minister stated that through the policies of the double-engine government and effective financial management, continuous and well-planned efforts are being made to establish Haryana among the leading states of the country in economic, social, and infrastructure sectors by the year 2047.
He informed that the total state expenditure was ₹2,02,816.66 crore in 2025–26 (Revised Estimates), which has been increased to ₹2,23,658.17 crore for 2026–27 — an increase of approximately 10.3 percent, reflecting the government’s balanced approach towards development and fiscal discipline.
The Chief Minister said that the budget for Agriculture and Allied Services has been increased from ₹7,651.13 crore to ₹8,319.77 crore, marking an 8.74 percent rise aimed at enhancing farmers’ income and making agriculture more profitable. The allocation for the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department has been increased from ₹562.19 crore to ₹741.55 crore, an increase of nearly 32 percent. The Cooperation Department’s budget has been raised from ₹1,156.37 crore to ₹1,970 crore, registering an increase of over 70 percent.
He further stated that the allocation for Education and Sports has been enhanced from ₹21,368.10 crore to ₹23,603.69 crore, reflecting a 10.46 percent increase. The Youth Empowerment, Skill Development and Employment Department’s budget has increased from ₹1,101.44 crore to ₹1,512.21 crore, showing a rise of 37.29 percent. The budget for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare has been increased from ₹11,507.11 crore to ₹14,007.28 crore, an increase of 21.73 percent.
Referring to the Home, Civil Defence and Prisons Department, he said its budget has been increased from ₹7,904.99 crore to ₹8,475.01 crore, marking a 7.21 percent rise. The Energy Department’s budget has been rationalized from ₹8,671.37 crore to ₹6,868 crore. The budget for the Social Justice, Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department has been increased from ₹14,905.24 crore to ₹17,250.72 crore, reflecting a 15.74 percent increase.
The Chief Minister also announced a 14.91 percent increase in the Women and Child Development Department’s budget, which has been raised from ₹1,969.65 crore to ₹2,263.29 crore. Similarly, the Rural Development and Panchayats budget has increased from ₹7,083.17 crore to ₹8,703.74 crore, registering a 22.88 percent rise. The Transport and Civil Aviation Department’s allocation has been increased from ₹3,654.54 crore to ₹4,116.13 crore, an increase of 12.63 percent.
Special focus has also been given to planned urban development. The budget allocation for Town and Country Planning and Urban Local Bodies has been increased from ₹5,444.31 crore to ₹6,797.57 crore, reflecting a 24.86 percent rise.
The government has also given special emphasis to promoting industries in the state. The budget for Industry, Commerce and MSME sector has been increased from ₹1,327.76 crore to ₹1,950.92 crore, marking a historic increase of nearly 47 percent. The government aims to attract more industries to generate employment opportunities for youth and strengthen the state’s economy.
Farmers have also received special attention in the budget. The allocation for the Irrigation and Water Resources Department has been increased from ₹5,614.06 crore to ₹6,446.57 crore, an increase of 14.83 percent.
Special emphasis has been placed on providing basic amenities such as drinking water and roads to citizens. The Public Health Engineering Department’s budget has increased from ₹5,469.22 crore to ₹5,912.02 crore, reflecting an 8.10 percent rise. The Public Works (Roads and Bridges) Department has been allocated ₹5,893.66 crore compared to ₹6,096.35 crore earlier. The budget for Revenue, Disaster Management, Fire Services and Land Records Department has been increased significantly from ₹2,180.87 crore to ₹4,024.28 crore, registering a major increase of 84.53 percent.
Provision for interest payments has been increased from ₹26,497.25 crore to ₹29,266.62 crore, while pension allocation has risen from ₹16,495 crore to ₹17,430 crore. Allocation for repayment of public debt has increased from ₹35,893.33 crore to ₹36,101.68 crore. The budget for other departments has been enhanced from ₹10,263.21 crore to ₹12,003.46 crore, reflecting an increase of nearly 17 percent.
Saini stated that Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has resolved to make India a developed nation by 2047, and the Haryana Government is working with the same vision. The 2026–27 Budget lays the foundation for a stronger future for farmers, youth, women, the poor, workers, and the middle class. The goal is to make Haryana a leading state in a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that this budget will accelerate Haryana’s progress, strengthen employment, investment, and social justice, and ensure a decisive role for the state in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.