Published: 12 February 2026DD News / ANI / India TV News / The StatesmanRajasthan
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 Presented: ₹6.11 Lakh Crore Outlay with Focus on Solar, Water, Roads and Youth Employment
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Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented a ₹6.11 lakh crore budget for 2026-27 on February 11, featuring 4,830 MW solar parks in Bikaner-Jaisalmer, drinking-water infrastructure for 6,245 peri-urban villages (₹5,000 cr), 42,000 km roads, interest-free loans for 30,000 youth, and a new Rajasthan Testing Agency.
Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 in the state assembly on February 11, 2026, with a total outlay of ₹6,10,956 crore. The state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) was projected at ₹21.52 lakh crore for FY27, with a fiscal deficit of 3.69%.
Key announcements include: Under the Chief Minister Jal Jeevan Mission Scheme, 6,500 villages will receive tap water connections with an expenditure of ₹4,500 crore; solar parks aggregating 4,830 MW will be developed in Bikaner and Jaisalmer with ₹3,000 crore for enabling infrastructure; 42,000 km of roads will be developed across the state; interest-free loans of up to ₹10 lakh will be extended to 30,000 youth under the Chief Minister Self-Employment Scheme; meritorious students of Classes 10 and 12 will receive ₹20,000 e-vouchers to purchase laptops; a Rajasthan Testing Agency (RTA) will be established on lines of the National Testing Agency (NTA); and vocational education will commence in 500 new schools from the 2026-27 session.
The budget also proposes affordable housing for 28 lakh families, ₹100 crore for CCTV installation on safer roads, and 1,000 youth to be trained in Japanese, Korean, French, German, and English languages for international job readiness. New AI and technology centres are proposed for Ajmer, Kota, and Bharatpur.
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Frequently asked questions
Who presented the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 and what is its total outlay?
Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the state budget for 2026-27 on February 11, 2026. The total outlay of the budget is ₹6.11 lakh crore, making it one of Rajasthan's largest-ever budgets.
What are the solar energy targets in the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 and where will the solar parks be located?
The budget proposes setting up 4,830 MW of solar parks in the Bikaner-Jaisalmer region of western Rajasthan. This is aimed at strengthening Rajasthan's position as India's leading renewable energy state, leveraging the region's high solar irradiance potential.
What is the provision for drinking water in the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 and which scheme does it fall under?
The budget allocates ₹4,500 crore to extend tap water connectivity to 6,500 villages under the Jal Jeevan Mission extension. This initiative aims to achieve universal household piped water supply in rural Rajasthan.
What is the Rajasthan Testing Agency (RTA) announced in the 2026-27 budget?
The Rajasthan Testing Agency (RTA) is a new state-level examination body announced in the budget to conduct state competitive examinations. It is intended to replace or supplement existing examination arrangements, ensuring transparent and timely recruitment processes for government jobs in Rajasthan.
What are the four key pillars of the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 and how do they align with Vision 2047?
The four key pillars of the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 are energy, water, infrastructure, and youth employment. These align with Rajasthan's Vision 2047, which envisions the state as a developed and prosperous economy by India's centenary of independence, with strong emphasis on renewable energy leadership, rural connectivity, and productive employment for youth.
