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Puducherry Chief Minister Presents Rs 14,300 Crore Budget
Puducherry’s Chief Minister presented a plan for how the government will spend money in 2026-2027.
The plan is worth Rs 14,300 crore.
Most of the money will pay for regular expenses such as salaries, pensions, loans and interest.
Some money will be used for building projects and infrastructure.
Students in Classes IX and X at government and aided schools may receive free tablet computers.
The government also wants to increase pensions for freedom fighters.
It plans to provide more financial help for marriages involving families in need, widows and members of Adi Dravidar and Scheduled Tribe communities.
The government will use borrowing and financial support from the Centre to help cover its deficit and fund development.
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy presented a Rs 14,300 crore budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.
The budget allocates Rs 12,115 crore for revenue expenditure and Rs 2,185 crore for capital expenditure.
The government proposed free tablet PCs for 16,250 Class IX and X students, costing Rs 16.25 crore.
Several welfare payments would increase, including pensions for freedom fighters and marriage assistance for eligible families.
The Union Territory received approval for up to Rs 2,148.69 crore in borrowing to help bridge its fiscal deficit.
- Who
- Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented the budget.
- What
- A Rs 14,300 crore budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 was presented, including increased welfare assistance.
- Where
- The budget was presented in the Puducherry Assembly.
- When
- The budget was presented on Monday, August 24.
- Why
- The government said the plan would support welfare measures, infrastructure creation, development projects and fiscal management.
Key facts
- Total budget
- Rs 14,300 crore for 2026-2027
- Revenue expenditure
- Rs 12,115 crore
- Capital expenditure
- Rs 2,185 crore
- Own revenue receipts
- Estimated at Rs 7,890.41 crore
- Net borrowing ceiling
- Up to Rs 2,148.69 crore, including a negotiated loan
- Student tablets
- 16,250 students in Classes IX and X; additional expenditure of Rs 16.25 crore
- Freedom fighter pension
- Proposed increase from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month
- Central capital assistance
- Rs 186.24 crore allocated for 2026-2027 through a 50-year interest-free loan scheme
Quotes
N Rangasamy
Puducherry Chief Minister and finance portfolio holder
“with the continued cooperation and unwavering support of the prime minister, my government has been able to achieve notable progress across several sectors, particularly in education and health care, through effective implementation of a wide range of welfare and developmental initiatives.”
theprint.in
“the Union Territory has received Rs 227.34 crore during 2025-2026 financial year and has been allocated Rs 186.24 crore during 2026-2027 financial year under the scheme for special assistance to states for capital investment, which is a 50-year-long term and interest free loan assistance”
theprint.in
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