Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the Rajasthan State Budget 2026-27 in the ongoing Budget Session of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. The session, which began on January 28, 2026, continued with budget-related discussions well into February 2, making it a prominent current affairs topic for this date.

Key announcements in the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 include: (a) New industrial parks to be developed at a cost of ₹350 crore under the Rajasthan Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026, aimed at attracting domestic and global investors; (b) Interest-free loans of up to ₹10 lakh for young entrepreneurs as part of youth employment and self-reliance initiatives; (c) financial assistance up to ₹20,000 through e-vouchers for students of classes 8, 10 and 12 to purchase electronic devices for education; (d) 3 lakh new tap water connections and extension of the 'Har Ghar Nal' scheme to 6,500 more villages within one year; (e) Affordable housing for up to 28 lakh families through expanded social housing schemes.

The budget reflects CM Bhajanlal Sharma's government's priorities of industrial growth, educational empowerment, youth employment, and rural infrastructure. The budget aligns with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and the central government's focus on capex-led growth. The Rajasthan Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 aims to leverage the state's strategic location, mineral wealth, and expanding logistics connectivity via the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.