Gandhinagar, March 14 -- Under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state government has announced a total budget of Rs 5,479 crore for the Rural Development Department for the financial year 2026-27.

Rural Development Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya said that the allocation marks a significant increase of Rs 779 crore compared to last year's budget of Rs 4,700 crore, reflecting the government's strong commitment to strengthening rural infrastructure and livelihood opportunities. He was addressing a press conference on the department's budget provisions.

Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), a total provision of Rs 1,755 crore has been made under the scheme. An additional Rs 90 crore has been allocated to provid...