Patna, 3 February (ABN). Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, reacting to the budget for 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, termed it a budget that fulfills the resolve of a developed Bihar. The Chief Minister said that this budget, based on the principle of development with justice, equally addresses all sections of society, including farmers, traders, youth, and women. It is a comprehensive and development-oriented budget.

The Chief Minister said that this year's total budget for Bihar is over 3,47,000 crore rupees, which is an increase of about 30,000 crore compared to the previous year. The growth rate of the state is expected to be 14.9 percent in the financial year 2026-27, reflecting Bihar's strengthening economy.

Nitish Kumar said that this budget will play a crucial role in fulfilling the seven Nishchay 3 programs implemented by the government. He said that the target has been set to provide employment to one crore youth in the next five years, and concrete steps have been taken to achieve this goal by better managing the state's financial resources.

The Chief Minister said that under the "Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana", arrangements have been made to provide employment to one woman from each family with assistance of up to 2 lakh rupees. Additionally, a conducive environment is being created to promote industries in the state. This budget will strengthen the objectives of providing opportunities to every family, developing the skills of youth, and empowering women.

He said that this budget has made special arrangements to further advance the progress made so far in the fields of education, health, and agriculture. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that Bihar's budget for 2026-27 will play a crucial role in accelerating the state's economic growth rate.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that the state government is giving a new impetus to Bihar's development through the proper and balanced management of its financial resources. Meanwhile, the state is receiving full cooperation from the central government. He expressed confidence that in the coming years, Bihar will be included among the most developed states in the country.