On December 14, 2025, Government of Chhattisgarh presented and passed the Supplementary Budget worth Rs.35,000 Crores for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY-26), marking the biggest supplementary budget in the history of Chhattisgarh, approved by the Chhattisgarh legislative assembly.
- This budget was introduced by O.P. Choudhary, Finance Minister, Government of Chhattisgarh, in the Chhattisgarh legislative assembly during the winter session.
Exam Hints:
- What? Government of Chhattisgarh Presents Supplementary Budget
- Value: Rs. 35,000 crores
- Significance: Largest supplementary budget
- Time Period: Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Presenter: O.P. Choudhary
Supplementary Budget: It is a budget presented by a government in addition to the original annual budget. It is used to meet expenses that were not anticipated or fully covered in the original budget.
Purpose: The purpose of the additional allocation is to boost development projects across Chhattisgarh, including agriculture, infrastructure, health, education, and social welfare.
Highlights of the Budget:
Overview: The budget emphasizes capital expenditure to strengthen long-term economic growth, social security, housing, education, and connectivity.
Agriculture & Farmer Support: Rs.12, 424 crores allocated to Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited (MARKFED) to compensate for paddy procurement losses, helping ensure timely payments to farmers.
- Rs.2,000 crores for the Krishi Unnati Yojana aimed at raising farmers’ incomes and reducing costs
- Rs.6,800 crores for the Chief Minister (CM) Foodgrain Assistance which provides subsidies to strengthen public food distribution
- Rs.1,700 crores of free electricity for pumps up to 5 Horsepower (HP)
- Rs.187 crores for interest-free loan support to farmers.
Infrastructure: Government of Chhattisgarh allocated funds for rural roads program and state roads expansion. It allocated Rs.86 crores to support the Chirmiri (Chhattisgarh) – Nagpur (Maharashtra) rail line project.
Industrial Development: Allocated Rs.360 crores for creating industrial areas, capital subsidies, and interest subsidies to attract investment and promote job creation.
Safety, Environment & Transport: Allocated approximately Rs.154 crores for Fire engines & safety equipment, approximately Rs.87 crores for Road safety measures such as Automatic Plate Number Recognition (APNR), test tracks, and Rs.35 crores for Electric Vehicle (EV) subsidies.
Social Welfare: Allocated Rs.2,500 crores for the Mahtari Vandan initiative, which provides financial aid to mothers and women heads of households. Allocated approximately Rs.225 crores for Nutrition & child development programs, which enhance health, nutrition, and education for children.
Housing: Allocated Rs.1,000 crores for Rural housing, approximately Rs.378 crores for village roads, and Rs.476 crores for Sanitation & livelihood programs.
About Chhattisgarh:
Chief Minister (CM) – Vishnu Deo Sai
Governor – Ramen Deka
Capital – Raipur
Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) – Badalkhol WLS, Barnawapara WLS
