Raipur, Feb. 24 -- The Chhattisgarh government has presented a Rs 1.72 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2026-27, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for education, health, irrigation, digital connectivity, and employment, with special focus on Bastar and other formerly Naxal-affected regions. Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented the state's third budget under the theme of "SANKALP".

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai described the 2026-27 budget as a strong commitment to public welfare and development. He said the budget aims to transform Chhattisgarh into a developed state by empowering farmers, women, youth, and workers. Key allocations in agriculture, industry, health, and infrastructure are expected to generate employment opportu...