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PM Kisan raised to ₹9,000; free power increased; job creation, road upgrades, and rural development prioritized in Rajasthan Budget.
Key Highlights:
PM Kisan aid increased to ₹9,000.
150 units free electricity monthly for farmers.
1.25 lakh new government posts.
₹5,000 crore for road upgrades.
Jaipur Metro second phase approved.
The Rajasthan Budget 2025-26 was presented on February 19 by Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari. This budget, themed around "Green Energy," focuses on renewable energy, rural development, and infrastructure growth. Several announcements were made for farmers, women, youth, and senior citizens. Here's a summary of the key highlights.
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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi amount increased to ₹9,000.
Free electricity under the Solar Energy Scheme will be increased to 150 units per month.
75,000 farmers to get subsidies for fencing.
100 veterinarians and 1,000 livestock inspectors to be recruited.
₹1,350 crore allocated for agriculture development.
3,400 lakh man-days will be created under the MNREGA scheme.
2 lakh families to get new land leases under the Ownership Scheme.
1,600 settlements will be connected to asphalt roads within two years.
Cemented Atal Path roads to be built in 250 villages.
50,000 new agricultural connections will be issued.
₹20 crore allocated for rural tourism.
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Women in self-help groups can get loans of ₹1 lakh at 1.5% interest.
₹500 crore allocated under the Vivekananda Employment Scheme to support youth employment.
1.5 lakh private sector jobs to be created.
1.25 lakh new government posts to be filled.
1,050 posts will be filled in the drinking water department.
“Fit Rajasthan” scheme launched with a ₹50 crore allocation.
Youth suicide prevention centers to be set up in Kota, Jaipur, Sikar, and Jodhpur.
6,000 senior citizens to travel by air and 50,000 by AC train coaches under a pilgrimage scheme.
Govind Dev Mahotsav to be celebrated in Jaipur with ₹50 crore.
Food labs to be established in all districts to check adulteration.
500 new buses for urban areas under Rajasthan Roadways.
Ring roads to be built in 15 cities with a ₹50 crore allocation for planning.
9 greenfield expressways of over 2,750 km to be developed.
₹5,000 crore allocated for road and bridge upgrades.
Jaipur’s Metro second phase extends from Sitapura Industrial Area to Ambawadi and Vidyadhar Nagar, with a total cost of ₹12,000 crore.
A plan for development along the Pak border with a ₹150 crore fund.
This budget aims to promote sustainable development and improve the lives of all sections of society in Rajasthan.
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The Rajasthan Budget 2025-26 focuses on inclusive growth, rural development, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Key benefits include increased PM Kisan aid, expanded free electricity, job creation, and improved transport. With schemes for farmers, women, youth, and senior citizens, the budget aims to drive sustainable development and uplift all communities.