Jaipur, Feb. 11 -- The Bhajan Lal Sharma government on Wednesday will unveil its third budget in the Rajasthan Assembly, likely focusing on employment with around 150,000 jobs, major infrastructure projects and a 15 per cent rise in social security pensions, officials aware of the matter said. Finance minister Diya Kumari will table the income and expenditure estimates for the coming financial year during her third successive budget speech in the House at 11 am. The budget is expected to outline the government's priorities across key sectors, including employment, infrastructure, agriculture, women and youth welfare, and balanced urban and rural development. With several policy decisions and new schemes anticipated, the financial plan is likely to indicate the government's roadmap for growth and welfare in the state. Deputy chief minister Prem Chand Bairwa said the budget to be presented by Kumari will be inclusive, covering all sectors. BJP state president Madan Rathore said the budget will be in the interest of youths, farmers, women and all sections of society. "This will be the third budget of the Bhajanlal government, which has been dedicated the state's overall development. The budget would be inclusive and in the interest of youths, farmers, women and common people," he said. People familiar with the development said employment generation is expected to be a major focus area. "After announcing 100,000 new jobs in the previous budget, the government may propose 150,000 fresh recruitments this year. Reforms in recruitment processes are also under consideration, including the possible elimination of interviews for most posts, except higher administrative services such as RAS, introducing a purely exam-based system aimed at improving transparency and efficiency," they said. The CM Fellowship Scheme may see an increase in beneficiaries, while contractual employees could receive a salary hike. The government is also likely to announce a 15% increase in social security pensions to support vulnerable groups. Infrastructure development is expected to receive significant allocations. "Budgetary provisions may be made for ring roads and new greenfield expressways in around 15 cities, including Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sikar, Jhalawar, Dungarpur, Banswara and Dholpur," they said. A City Economic Region scheme may be introduced to encourage economic development around major religious destinations. In Jaipur, work on Metro Phase-II could begin, including plans to connect airport terminals along the approved route. Public-private partnership-based parking projects may also be announced to address parking issues in the capital. Financial assistance for developing wedding destination sites and conservation efforts for Shekhawati's heritage tourism assets are also likely. The agriculture sector is expected to receive several announcements. The Farmer Samman Nidhi may be increased in phases to Rs.12,000, while the interest-free crop loan scheme could be expanded to cover more farmers. In the previous state budget, the Rajasthan government projected total revenue receipts of Rs.2,94,536 crore for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting a 12% increase over the revised estimates of 2024-25 and signalling expectations of stronger fiscal growth. Of the total projected receipts, Rs.1,69,626 crore, or about 58%, was expected to be generated through the state's own resources, while Rs.1,24,919 crore, accounting for 42 per cent, was anticipated to come from central transfers and assistance. The state's share in central taxes was earlier estimated at Rs.85,716 crore, representing an 11% increase compared to the revised estimates of the previous financial year. However, in the latest Union Budget, Rajasthan's share in central taxes has been pegged at Rs.90,445 crore, which is approximately Rs.6,505.40 crore higher than the earlier estimate. "The increased allocation is expected to provide additional fiscal space for the state to fund welfare schemes, infrastructure development and social sector programmes," the people said. Rajasthan's own tax revenue was projected at Rs.1,42,743 crore for 2025-26, marking an 18% rise over the revised estimates of 2024-25, indicating improved revenue mobilisation efforts. The state's tax revenue was estimated at 7.2% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), slightly higher than 7.1% in the previous year, reflecting gradual strengthening of the state's fiscal base and enhanced efficiency in tax collection. "These projections highlighted the government's focus on balancing increased spending commitments with sustainable revenue growth while maintaining fiscal discipline," they said....