Diya Kumari to Present Rajasthan Budget Tomorrow: Key Issues Across Districts in Focus

Jaipur: Rajasthan Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari is set to present the state budget in the Legislative Assembly on February 11, 2026. Ahead of the announcement, a detailed ground report from all 41 districts of the state has revealed the pressing issues affecting citizens.

From water shortages and pollution to road infrastructure, healthcare, and employment, residents across the state face diverse challenges. The upcoming budget is expected to address these concerns and provide effective solutions for both urban and rural populations.

Highlights

• Ground realities revealed from 41 districts
• Water scarcity and pollution emerge as top challenges
• Over 8 crore people could benefit from budget measures
• Citizens hold high expectations from the budget

Critical Issues Across Districts

The report indicates that citizens across Rajasthan are still struggling with basic necessities. Water, healthcare, road connectivity, employment, and environmental issues remain critical. The government has consulted various stakeholders and organized multiple rounds of meetings in recent days to gather inputs for the budget.

Water Scarcity Hotspots

While Jaipur struggles with challenges of uncontrolled urbanization, border districts like Barmer and Jaisalmer continue to face acute water shortages. In Kota, untreated industrial effluents polluting the Chambal River are causing environmental concerns. In Bikaner, dispersed religious sites are limiting tourism potential.

Pollution and Environmental Concerns

| District | Major Environmental Issue |
| – | |
| Bhilwara | Industrial smoke and toxic air |
| Khairthal–Tijara | Factory pollution |
| Balotra | Pollution industry; basic infrastructure lacking |
| Pali | Textile effluent contaminating water |
| Kota | Chambal River pollution |

Industrial and agricultural districts also have distinct demands. Bhilwara faces severe air pollution due to industrial smoke, while Balotra, despite being home to major industries, suffers from weak infrastructure. In Pali, textile waste is damaging the environment, and in Ganganagar and Hanumangarh, irregular canal water supply is affecting farmers.

Urban Challenges: Roads, Traffic, and Infrastructure

| District | Main Problem |
| | |
| Jaipur | Uncontrolled urbanization |
| Rajsamand | Rising traffic congestion |
| Baran | National Highway traffic jams |
| Bhilwara | Traffic congestion due to increasing vehicles |
| Behror–Kotputli | Lack of ring road |

Tourism, Employment, and Migration Issues

Udaipur faces increasing pressure on its lakes and heritage sites. Bharatpur, despite its tourism potential, remains underdeveloped. Dhulpur and Dungarpur suffer from lack of industries, forcing youth to migrate for jobs.

Demand for Medical Colleges

| District | Major Need |
| — | – |
| Pratapgarh | Incomplete medical college |
| Phalodi | Demand for medical college |
| Hanumangarh | Mini secretariat required |
| Nagaur | Administrative infrastructure lacking |

Every district has a unique requirement, ranging from better road networks to stronger healthcare and educational infrastructure.

Migration Concerns: Employment Gaps

| District | Situation |
| | – |
| Dhulpur | Lack of industries |
| Dungarpur | No jobs; migration increasing |
| Bundi | Stone industry in crisis |
| Churu | Agricultural crisis affecting employment |

With over 8 crore people in the state looking forward to this budget, citizens hope for announcements that prioritize basic needs and improve living standards across urban and rural areas.

This budget could serve as a roadmap to tackle Rajasthan’s fundamental challenges, addressing water, environment, infrastructure, healthcare, and employment needs.