Jaipur, February 19, 2025 – Rajasthan’s Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Diya Kumari, presented the state’s Budget 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly today, outlining a roadmap for economic growth, social welfare, and infrastructure development. With a strong focus on employment generation, urban expansion, rural development, and green initiatives, this budget underscores the government’s commitment to building a progressive and self-reliant Rajasthan.
Key Highlights: Employment, Housing, and Metro Expansion
- 1.25 lakh government job recruitments will be conducted over the next year.
- 2 lakh families will receive new land ownership rights (patta) to ensure secure housing.
- Jaipur Metro expansion: A new phase to extend connectivity from Sitapura Industrial Area to Ambawadi, Vidhyadhar Nagar with an estimated ₹12,000 crore investment.
- Stamp duty relief: A 0.5% reduction in stamp duty on properties worth up to ₹50 lakh when purchased jointly with one’s spouse.
- Ring Roads in 15 cities: ₹750 crore allocated to ease traffic congestion and enhance urban mobility.
Agricultural and Rural Development Boost
- MSP bonus for wheat: Farmers will receive an additional ₹150 per quintal on the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
- PM Kisan Samman Nidhi increased: Beneficiaries will now receive ₹9,000 per year, up from the previous allocation.
- Subsidized fencing for farmlands: Grants provided to farmers for crop protection.
- Anganwadi Support: Children in Anganwadis will receive milk five days a week to improve nutrition.
- Atal Gyan Kendra in every Panchayat: Strengthening educational infrastructure at the village level.
Infrastructure and Connectivity Projects
- 9 new Greenfield Expressways to be developed.
- ₹1,000 crore allocated for development in 8 new districts.
- Ring roads in 15 cities, including Balotra, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Dungarpur, to decongest city traffic.
- 5,000 new tube wells and 1,500 hand pumps to address drinking water concerns.
- ₹250 crore sanctioned for Jaipur road development.
- 500 new buses for Rajasthan Roadways to improve public transportation.
Health and Social Welfare Initiatives
- Medical sector recruitment: 750 doctors and 1,500 paramedical staff positions to be filled.
- Senior Citizen Welfare: 6,000 elderly citizens to get free air travel for pilgrimages, 50,000 seniors to get AC train pilgrimage trips.
- ₹70 crore to establish the Rajasthan City Gas Distribution Policy, targeting 1.25 lakh households for pipeline gas connections.
- Public Health Insurance Expansion: New health insurance schemes for citizens over 70 years old.
- Free medicines for elderly: Senior citizens above 70 years will get home-delivered medicines.
Urban Development and Tourism Promotion
- ₹975 crore for tourism infrastructure development, including religious and heritage sites.
- Tribal Tourist Circuit: ₹100 crore allocated for tribal tourism initiatives.
- Govind Dev Ji Kala Mahotsav: A year-long cultural festival in Jaipur with a ₹50 crore budget.
- Smart city initiatives: 500 Pink Toilets to be built for urban sanitation improvement.
Industry, Business, and Economic Growth
- Rajasthan Green Credit Scheme: Industries and urban bodies to receive incentives for adopting green policies.
- ₹35 lakh crore worth of MoUs signed under the Rising Rajasthan Investment Initiative.
- Warehouse sector upgrade: Warehousing to be granted industry status to boost logistics.
- VAT relief: Old pending VAT dues under ₹50 lakh waived, interest and penalties removed for higher outstanding dues.
- Self-Assessment Tax System: Simplified tax compliance for businesses.
Women, Youth, and Education Empowerment
- Lakshpati Didi Program target raised to 20 lakh women, offering ₹1 lakh loans at just 1.5% interest to boost entrepreneurship.
- 35,000 scooters for girl students to encourage higher education.
- Vocational training for youth: Expansion of skill development programs.
- Anti-drug campaign: Colleges to establish de-addiction centers.
Roadmap for a $350 Billion Rajasthan Economy
- Industrial expansion through Rajasthan Trade Promotion Policy.
- Ambedkar Constitutional Research Institute to be established.
- New minerals exploration agency to boost mining sector development.
- ₹6,000 crore for 21,000 km of non-paved roads, benefiting rural connectivity.
- ₹10 lakh MLA public grievance redressal centers in every constituency.
Final Thoughts: A Forward-Looking Budget Focused on Growth
The Rajasthan Budget 2025-26 lays a strong foundation for economic expansion, urban modernization, rural upliftment, and social welfare. With a focus on employment, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, and industrial growth, the state aims to achieve its vision of a $350 billion economy while ensuring holistic development.
As the government continues to prioritize the welfare of farmers, women, youth, and businesses, Rajasthan is poised for sustained growth and inclusive progress.
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