India, March 9 -- The Chhattisgarh Government's 2026-27 budget represents a bold and visionary roadmap for the state's future. With a total outlay of Rs 1.72 lakh crore, the budget reflects a clear commitment to inclusive growth, rapid infrastructure expansion, and sustainable economic transformation. It demonstrates a governance model that seeks not only to accelerate development but to ensure that progress reaches every citizen, every region, and every sector of society.

A defining strength of the budget is its people-centric orientation. Allocating 40 per cent of total expenditure to the social sector underscores the Government's strong commitment to welfare-driven growth. Policies aimed at empowering women, supporting youth, strength...