Gujarat contributes 8.2% to India’s GDP and boasts a per capita income of Rs 3,01,000, significantly higher than the national average, showcasing its economic prowess. State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma commended Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Finance Minister Kanu Desai for unveiling a Rs 4,08,053 crore budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, aiming for a developed Gujarat by 2047.
Vishwakarma highlighted the budget’s alignment with the aspirations of 6.5 crore Gujaratis, marking a 10.2% increase from the previous year and notably devoid of new taxes. The budget’s core focus is on propelling the state’s developmental journey, with a strong emphasis on the welfare of marginalized groups like the poor, youth, farmers, and women, guided by the principle of ‘Sarv Sukhay, Sarv Hitay’ (for the happiness and benefit of all).
The budget framework revolves around six key pillars: Talent, Technology, Transformation, Tourism, Trust, and Transparency, with a strategic emphasis on human development, employment, education, health, infrastructure, tourism, technology, and heritage preservation. Notable initiatives include the construction of 3.15 lakh new houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, distribution of free ration to 75 lakh families, and the launch of health and skill enhancement schemes benefiting millions of people.
