The Chhattisgarh Assembly has approved demands for grants exceeding Rs 14,655.74 crore for the financial year 2026-27. This budget includes allocations for sectors like Public Health Engineering, Urban Administration and Development, Public Works, and Sports and Youth Welfare. Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao emphasized that the budget reflects the state government’s policies and programs, aligning with public welfare aspirations and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitments.
Deputy CM Sao highlighted the focus on completing Jal Jeevan Mission projects in the Public Health Engineering Department. Notable achievements include the construction of 5,077 tanks and the certification of over 5,028 villages as ‘Har Ghar Jal’. The budget for 2026-27 includes allocations for providing tap water to nearly nine lakh families, completing pending schemes, and funding various water supply projects in rural and urban areas.
In the Urban Administration sector, new schemes like underground electrification and Adarsh Shahar Samriddhi Yojana have been introduced. Public Works will receive Rs 9,451 crore for road and infrastructure development, with a focus on constructing and repairing roads, bridges, and buildings. The state also witnessed the inauguration of the new Assembly building and several other development projects in its silver jubilee year.
Sports initiatives in Chhattisgarh include the launch of the Chief Minister’s Sports Excellence Mission with a budget of Rs 100 crore. Additionally, funds have been allocated for various sports promotion schemes, academies, and youth festivals, aiming to boost sports activities across the state.
