Published: 4 February 2026DD News / NewsOnAir / RajRASRajasthan
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister Diya Kumari Presents ₹6.11 Lakh Crore Budget, Targets Viksit Rajasthan
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Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the ₹6.11 lakh crore Budget 2026-27 targeting 'Viksit Rajasthan', with recruitment for 1.43 lakh posts under process and an exam calendar for 1 lakh posts, 42,000 km roads, ₹10 lakh interest-free loans for youth, ₹25,000 crore farmer credit, and establishment of a state Rajasthan Testing Agency.
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the Rajasthan State Budget 2026-27 in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in Jaipur on February 11, 2026, following the commencement of the Budget Session on January 28, 2026. The total budget outlay stands at ₹6,10,956.30 crore, dedicated to the theme of 'Service, Security and Good Governance' under the 'Viksit Rajasthan' vision.
Key highlights include: recruitment for 1.43 lakh posts under process and an examination calendar for recruitment on 1 lakh posts; development of 42,000 km of roads including 250 Atal Pragati Paths at a cost of ₹500 crore; interest-free loans of up to ₹10 lakh under the CM Self-Employment Scheme for 30,000 youth; ₹25,000 crore interest-free short-term loans for farmers with ₹800 crore interest subsidy; development of 3,600 hectares in the Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar industrial region at ₹600 crore over two years; establishment of a Rajasthan Testing Agency (on the lines of NTA); and 6,500 villages to receive tap water under 'Har Ghar Nal'. The budget also allocates ₹350 crore for new industrial parks and ₹30 crore for Techno Hubs in every district.
The budget signals Rajasthan's intention to grow its economy to ₹21 lakh crore and is significant for RPSC RAS aspirants as it defines state policy priorities and schemes for the coming year.
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What is the total size of the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Diya Kumari?
Explanation · Correct answer CFinance Minister Diya Kumari presented the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 with a total size of ₹6.11 lakh crore targeting Viksit Rajasthan.
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Who presented the Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 and what is its total size?
Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the Budget 2026-27 with a total outlay of ₹6.11 lakh crore, targeting the vision of 'Viksit Rajasthan' — a developed Rajasthan aligned with the national 'Viksit Bharat 2047' goal.
What are the major employment-related announcements in Rajasthan Budget 2026-27?
The budget announced the creation of 1 lakh new government jobs and interest-free loans of up to ₹10 lakh for youth entrepreneurs, with a focus on employment generation and self-reliance among the youth of Rajasthan.
What is the Rajasthan Testing Agency announced in Budget 2026-27?
The Rajasthan Testing Agency is a proposed state-level recruitment and examination body announced in Budget 2026-27, similar in concept to central bodies like the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). It aims to streamline and standardise government recruitment examinations in Rajasthan.
What are the key agricultural provisions in Rajasthan Budget 2026-27?
The budget allocated ₹25,000 crore as farmer credit to support the agricultural sector. Given that Rajasthan is predominantly agrarian with large smallholder and marginal farmer populations, this provision aims to enhance farm productivity and reduce credit stress among farmers.
What is the road infrastructure target in Rajasthan Budget 2026-27?
The budget proposed construction or upgradation of 42,000 km of roads across the state, reflecting a significant push towards improving rural and urban road connectivity as part of the broader infrastructure development agenda under the 'Viksit Rajasthan' vision.