Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) presented the annual Budget of ₹1.72 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27 in the State Assembly, saying it is focused on inclusive growth, accelerating infrastructure and boosting investment.
The government will launch the Rani Durgavati Scheme under which girls will receive ₹1.5 lakh on attaining 18 years of age, he said.
A provision of ₹2,024 crore has been made in the Budget for constructing the Matnar and Deurgaon barrages on the Indravati river in Bastar, which was once a Naxal stronghold.
The budget has allocated ₹9,450 crore for the Public Works Department and ₹3,500 crore for the Water Resources Department.
Mr. Choudhary said ₹100 crore has been allocated for the construction of 'Education Cities' in Abujhmad and Jagargunda in Bastar region.
