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Ranchi, Jharkhand: Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore presented Jharkhand’s budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the state assembly, unveiling a ₹1,58,560 crore plan aimed at comprehensive development and social welfare. Dubbed the ‘Abua Dishom Budget’, the financial blueprint emphasizes rural development, women’s empowerment, agricultural reforms, and inclusive growth, while introducing outcome-based, gender, and child budgets for greater transparency and accountability. Here are the 20 major highlights of the Jharkhand Budget 2026-27: Budget named ‘Abua Dishom Budget’ to reflect people-centric planning. Total budget size: ₹1,58,560 crore for FY 2026-27. Finance Minister accused the central government of not releasing Jharkhand’s due share of funds. Emphasis on Jhar...

Ranchi, Jharkhand: Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore on Tuesday presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2026-27, totaling ₹1,58,560 crore. Dubbed the “Abua Dishom Budget”, the minister described it as a people-centric plan aimed at uplifting the poor and bringing smiles to citizens’ faces, while marking a significant step toward the state’s holistic development. Key Highlights of the Budget Housing for the Underprivileged: Emphasis on the “Abua Awas Yojana” for homeless families and those living in makeshift homes. Women’s Empowerment: Allocation for the “Mukhyamantri Manaiya Samman Yojana” to strengthen women economically. Agricultural Support: Focus on effective implementation of the “Jharkhand Krishi Rin Mafi Yojana” to provide relief to farmers. ...