Rajasthan Deputy CM and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented state Budget 2026-27
Interest-free loans of up to ₹10 lakh under CM Self-Employment Scheme benefiting 30,000 youth
₹20,000 e-vouchers for meritorious Class 10 and 12 students; development of 42,000 km of roads
250 Atal Pragati Paths at ₹500 crore; Lakhpati Didi loan ceiling increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.5 lakh
New industrial parks at ₹350 crore; drinking water project work orders worth ₹24,000 crore
Budget has a deficit of ₹24,313 crore
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the state Budget 2026-27 in the Assembly. Key announcements include interest-free loans of up to ₹10 lakh under the CM Self-Employment Scheme benefiting 30,000 youth; ₹20,000 e-vouchers for meritorious Class 10 and 12 students; and development of 42,000 km of roads.
Other highlights: formation of a high-level committee for implementing the 8th Pay Commission report; 250 Atal Pragati Paths at ₹500 crore; Lakhpati Didi loan ceiling increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.5 lakh; new industrial parks at ₹350 crore; work orders worth ₹24,000 crore for drinking water projects. The budget has a deficit of ₹24,313 crore.
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Q: Examine the principal welfare and infrastructure announcements of the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 presented by Diya Kumari.
Answer (50 words):
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari presented Budget 2026-27 with a ₹24,313 crore deficit. Key announcements include ₹10 lakh interest-free loans under the CM Self-Employment Scheme for 30,000 youth, ₹20,000 e-vouchers for meritorious students, 42,000 kilometres of roads, and raising the Lakhpati Didi ceiling to ₹1.5 lakh.
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What are the key announcements in Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 presented by Diya Kumari?
**Rajasthan Deputy CM and Finance Minister Diya Kumari** presented **Budget 2026-27** with key announcements: **interest-free loans up to ₹10 lakh** under CM Self-Employment Scheme (benefiting 30,000 youth), **₹20,000 e-vouchers** for meritorious Class 10 and 12 students, development of **42,000 km of roads**, and **250 Atal Pragati Paths** at ₹500 crore. Budget deficit is **₹24,313 crore**.
What is the CM Self-Employment Scheme in Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 and how many youth will it benefit?
The **CM Self-Employment Scheme** in **Rajasthan Budget 2026-27** provides **interest-free loans of up to ₹10 lakh** to youth for self-employment. The scheme is expected to benefit **30,000 youth**. The budget was presented by **Deputy CM and Finance Minister Diya Kumari** and also announced **₹20,000 e-vouchers** for meritorious students.
How has the Lakhpati Didi loan ceiling changed in Rajasthan Budget 2026-27?
In **Rajasthan Budget 2026-27**, the **Lakhpati Didi loan ceiling has been increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.5 lakh**, presented by **Deputy CM Diya Kumari**. Other key announcements include interest-free loans of **₹10 lakh for 30,000 youth**, **₹20,000 e-vouchers** for students, and work orders worth **₹24,000 crore** for drinking water projects.
What is the budget deficit and key infrastructure announcements in Rajasthan Budget 2026-27?
**Rajasthan Budget 2026-27** has a **budget deficit of ₹24,313 crore**. Key infrastructure announcements by **Finance Minister Diya Kumari**: development of **42,000 km of roads**, **250 Atal Pragati Paths** at ₹500 crore, **new industrial parks** at ₹350 crore, and **work orders worth ₹24,000 crore** for drinking water projects.
What education and employment benefits were announced in Rajasthan Budget 2026-27?
**Rajasthan Budget 2026-27** (presented by **Finance Minister Diya Kumari**) announced: **₹20,000 e-vouchers** for meritorious **Class 10 and 12 students**, **interest-free loans up to ₹10 lakh** for **30,000 youth** under CM Self-Employment Scheme, formation of a **high-level committee for 8th Pay Commission** report implementation, and **Lakhpati Didi loan ceiling** increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.5 lakh.
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