Rajasthan Budget 2025-26: Key Highlights

1️⃣ Economic Growth & GSDP

  • The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for 2025-26 is expected to exceed ₹19.89 lakh crore (₹18.09 lakh crore in 2024-25).
  • Rajasthan aims to become a $350 billion economy by 2030.
  • Efforts have been made to increase capital expenditure by 40% in one year.

2️⃣ Infrastructure Development

🔸 Roads & Highways

  • Over ₹5,000 crore allocated for the construction, repair, and expansion of State Highways, bypass roads, flyovers, and ROBs.
  • Major road projects:
    • ₹158 crore for the SH-43 upgrade in Bharatpur.
    • ₹61 crore for NH-911 to NH-11 improvement.
    • ₹50 crore for NH-248-A widening in Alwar.

🔸 Drinking Water Supply

  • ₹5,830 crore for urban water supply projects.
  • ₹425 crore for rural water supply projects.
  • Over 20 lakh new water connections to be provided.
  • Multiple drinking water projects in cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur.

🔸 Railways & Metro

  • Rajasthan to expand metro and urban transport projects.
  • Investment in connectivity between major cities and tourist destinations.

3️⃣ Energy & Power Sector

  • Rajasthan targets to become an energy surplus state.
  • 6,400 MW of additional power generation planned.
  • 50,000 new agriculture electricity connections will be given.
  • Rajasthan to generate 10 GW of solar power via public-private partnerships.

4️⃣ Investment & Industry Growth

  • Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit attracted ₹3.5 lakh crore in investments.
  • Expansion of IT, textile, MSMEs, and startups.
  • Focus on green energy, tourism, and logistics to boost employment.

5️⃣ Rural & Urban Development

  • ₹183 crore for 2.0 urban development scheme.
  • 1,000 tube wells and 1,500 hand pumps to be installed in rural areas.
  • ₹1,000 crore allocated for rural drinking water projects.

6️⃣ Agriculture & Farmers

  • 50,000 new agricultural power connections.
  • Plans to boost organic farming and irrigation.
  • Subsidies and incentives for farmers.

7️⃣ Social Welfare & Public Services

  • Healthcare, education, and employment schemes strengthened.
  • Expansion of Public Distribution System (PDS) and affordable housing.

8️⃣ Renewable Energy & Sustainability

  • Massive push for solar and wind energy projects.
  • Focus on water conservation and irrigation efficiency.

🔹 Conclusion

The Rajasthan Budget 2025-26 aims to drive economic growth, infrastructure, investment, and public welfare while positioning the state as a major industrial and energy hub. The government is focused on sustainable development and improving the quality of life for its citizens.

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