Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Chhattisgarh Presents Record ₹35,000 Crore Supplementary Budget
Chhattisgarh's Finance Minister presented the biggest supplementary budget in the state's history, which is ₹35,000 crore.
This extra money is being used to fix old problems, help farmers, and build better roads, schools, and hospitals.
The government is also focusing on making sure everyone in the state has enough food and that women and children are taken care of.
The Chief Minister said this budget shows that the government is serious about making real changes and not just making promises.
The goal is to make the state stronger, fairer, and better connected.
Meanwhile, the central government is focusing on reducing debt and ensuring that states also manage their finances carefully.
Some states, like Chhattisgarh and Odisha, have seen their fiscal deficits increase, which could cause problems in the future.
The central government wants to make sure that all states are following good financial practices to support growth and stability.
Chhattisgarh presented a record supplementary budget of ₹35,000 crore, the largest in the state's history.
The budget focuses on reviving key institutions, accelerating infrastructure development, and ensuring inclusive growth.
Capital expenditure has been increased by ₹2,000 crore, with a total capital outlay of ₹26,341 crore for 2025–26.
Major allocations include ₹12,424 crore for MARKFED, ₹6,800 crore for the Chief Minister’s Foodgrain Assistance Scheme, and ₹2,000 crore for the Krishi Unnati Yojana.
Funds have been allocated for infrastructure projects, including roads, rail and air connectivity, and industrial growth.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Chaudhary, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, ICRA
- What
- Presentation of a record ₹35,000 crore supplementary budget by Chhattisgarh, fiscal policy shifts by the central government, and state-level fiscal trends
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, India; National context for fiscal policy
- Why
- To address pending liabilities, revive key institutions, accelerate infrastructure development, ensure inclusive growth, and align with central government's fiscal approach
- Total Supplementary Budget
- ₹35,000 crore
- Capital Expenditure in Main Budget 2025–26
- ₹26,341 crore
- Additional Capital Outlay
- ₹2,000 crore
- Allocation for MARKFED
- ₹12,424 crore
- Allocation for Chief Minister’s Foodgrain Assistance Scheme
- ₹6,800 crore
- Allocation for Krishi Unnati Yojana
- ₹2,000 crore
- Allocation for Free Power Supply to Pumps
- ₹1,700 crore
- Allocation for Interest-Free Loans
- ₹187 crore
- Allocation for Industrial Areas
- ₹360 crore
- Fiscal Deficit Target for FY26
- 4.4% of GDP
- Debt-to-GDP Ratio Goal by 2031
- Around 50%
- Combined Fiscal Deficit of 19 States in FY25
- 3.2% of GSDP
- Combined Revenue Deficit of 19 States in FY25
- 0.7% of GSDP
- Combined Capital Expenditure Growth (FY22-FY25)
- 16% CAGR
- Combined Cash Transfers to Women by 11 States in FY2026
- ₹1.5 lakh crore (0.8% of GSDP)