Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has hailed the Bihar Budget 2025-26, presented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Samrat Chaudhary in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, as a roadmap for inclusive and sustainable development. He said the budget, amounting to Rs 3.17 lakh crore, prioritises all sections of society, including farmers, entrepreneurs, youth, and women, while maintaining Bihar’s 14.5% growth rate.
“The budget strengthens our commitment to development with justice. We are confident that the state government will accelerate economic growth through efficient fiscal management,” CM Nitish said.
The Chief Minister highlighted key infrastructure and employment initiatives, including road widening projects to improve transportation and efforts to boost youth employment through both government jobs and private sector opportunities. Special allocations have been made for education, healthcare, and agriculture to sustain Bihar’s development trajectory.
The budget also aims to enhance connectivity across the state, with a push for four-lane roads in every district and provisions for affordable air travel. In the healthcare sector, the establishment of new medical colleges and hospitals is expected to bring significant improvements. The government has also introduced major policy reforms to attract private investment.
CM Nitish credited the central government for its financial support, acknowledging the Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, for focusing on Bihar’s development schemes. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the continued assistance, stating that these combined efforts will drive Bihar to new heights of progress.
