Tuesday brings Bihar’s legislative highlight: the Nitish Kumar NDA regime’s first complete budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Patna’s assembly will witness Finance Minister Vijendra Prasad Yadav presenting a blueprint that promises transformative change.
Dilip Jaiswal, a key cabinet minister, shared insights into the budget’s philosophy. ‘It’s built on a 20-year roadmap for development, with an expanded financial envelope,’ he noted. Empowering women economically stands out, with targeted schemes for independence.
From robust road builds and airport expansions to rail enhancements, infrastructure is a cornerstone. Addressing youth woes, Jaiswal said, ‘Skill development after Class 10, via technical training and incubators, counters joblessness from academic degrees.’ Agro-industries receive thrust to uplift rural economies and farmers.
Education, health, and power sectors are fortified with strategic allocations. ‘Economic surveys spotlight Bihar as the nation’s growth pacesetter,’ Jaiswal proudly declared, envisioning decades of advancement.
He countered opposition narratives on election fairness, pointing to the trust of 140 million residents and 70 million voters in democratic institutions. This budget, he affirmed, ensures no one is left behind in Bihar’s rise.