Full text of Gujarat Budget Speech FY 2025 – 2026 by FM Kanubhai Desai in State Assembly
February 20, 2025
Gandhinagar: Presented below is full text of Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai’s budget speech for financial year 2025-26.
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
On behalf of the Hon’ble Chief Minister and all the people of Gujarat,
I congratulate the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji, the architect of the world’s fastest growing economy, the visionary of Atmanirbhar Bharat, our beloved son of Gujarat and the most popular world leader on taking oath as Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term.
To fulfill our Hon’ble Prime Minister’s goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, our Government under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel is committed to achieve the goal of Viksit Gujarat 2047.
Gujarat has been awarded the top performer in the Good Governance Index which shows the commitment of our Government towards fiscal discipline and development. The State has also been conferred the status of ‘Achiever’ in the Fiscal Health Index of the NITI Aayog for the year 2025. Our state is amongst the lowest in fiscal deficit and public debt while consistently maintaining high growth rate. Gujarat is ahead in per capita income and employment generation in the country.
Gujarat is considered the growth engine of the country. With only 6 percent of the land area and 5 percent of the total population of the country, Gujarat contributes 8.3 percent to the country’s GDP. We are committed to increasing our contribution to more than 10 percent by the year 2030 through our sustained efforts.
Gujarat contributes 18 percent of total industrial production in the country. The ports of Gujarat account for about 41 percent of the total exports of the country. Gujarat has been granted the status of ‘Achiever’ in the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) index.
By successfully organizing Vibrant Gujarat over the last two decades, Gujarat has attracted large investments and created huge employment opportunities. Gujarat has made significant strides in the sectors like Green Energy and Tourism. In addition, Gujarat is also leading in emerging sectors like semi-conductors, aerospace and biotechnology.
The state’s policy led approach is strengthening the vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’. Our State is rapidly becoming a global hub for semi-conductor manufacturing for which semi-conductor ecosystem is being developed at Dholera and Sanand. A manufacturing plant for military aircraft was jointly inaugurated by our Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Spain at Vadodara. This facility will strengthen the Atmanirbharta in the defence sector of the country.
Inspired by vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister, the state has resolved to focus on GYAN – Gareeb (Poor), Yuva (Youth), Annadata (Farmers) and Nari Shakti (Women Power) to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047.
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
Our Government has given high priority to housing, food security and nutrition for poor and disadvantaged groups. To fulfill the dream of ‘Ghar nu Ghar’ of every citizen, more than 3 lakh houses for the poor are planned. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural), Dr. Ambedkar Awas Yojana, Pandit Dindayal Awas Yojana and Halpati Awas Yojana schemes, I hereby enhance the current assistance of ₹ 1 lakh 20 thousand per beneficiary by a substantial quantum of ₹ 50 thousand amounting to ₹ 1 lakh 70 thousand per house.
Our Government has successfully undertaken the herculean task of providing food grains free of cost to approximately 75 lakh families in the state under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana’. Oil, pulses, sugar and other essential food items are being distributed at a fair price to ensure the food security of the poor of the state.
Our Government is committed to effective and efficient implementation of nutrition schemes. These schemes are implemented by different departments to enhance nutrition and health through different departments. To give priority to nutrition, I propose an increase in the allocation for nutrition schemes by 21 percent with an estimated provision of ₹ 8,200 crore.
To fulfil Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel’s focus on ‘Padhai bhi, Poshan bhi’, the Government has launched ‘Mukhya Mantri Paushtik Alpahar Yojana’ from December-2024. 41 lakh students of 32,277 schools are benefitted from this scheme. I propose a provision of ₹ 617 crore for this in the budget. Further, to set up ‘centralized kitchen’ with the assistance of voluntary organizations in 72 talukas for providing nutritious, healthy and tasty food to the students of primary schools, I propose a provision of ₹ 551 crore.
To improve nutrition and development of the children, I propose a provision of ₹ 274 crore for strengthening infrastructure under Anganwadi Yojana to make them more efficient.
To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Shri Birsa Mundaji who is the Bhagwan of the tribal communities, we are celebrating this year as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh’. On this special occasion, I propose an increase of 37.5 percent for New Gujarat Pattern Scheme with an allocation of ₹ 1,100 crore for holistic development of the tribals. This will accelerate the creation of facilities for education, employment and infrastructure in the tribal areas.
In order to provide food at nominal rate to the labourers, we are running 290 centres under ‘Shramik Annpurna Yojana’. The scope of the Shramik Annpurna Yojana will be extended in the industrial and construction areas as per requirement. To provide basic residential facilities to the labourers at their work sites, I propose a provision of ₹ 200 crore under ‘Mukhya Mantri Shramik Basera Yojana’.
Given the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s sensitivity for Divyangs, I declare extension of benefit of annual assistance of ₹ 12,000 to Divyangs having disability of 60 percent or more from the existing 80 percent which will benefit more than 85 thousand Divyangs under ‘Sant Suradas Yojana’.
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
About 36 percent of the population of Gujarat is youth. Our Government is always committed to provide them required facilities for proper education, resources and employment for their progress. Government provides scholarships to more than 81 lakh beneficiaries under Social Justice, Tribal and Education departments. I hereby propose a provision of ₹ 4,827 crore for various scholarships to facilitate the education at every phase.
Samras Boys and Girls Hostels will be built at a total of 20 places in 10 districts to enable our youth to access higher levels of education. Above 13,000 students will benefit under this scheme.
Government has planned to establish an international level sports facility for the youth of Gujarat with the spirit of ‘Khele te Khile’. Government has implemented Olympic Readiness Programme to prepare the youth for sports competitions at various levels. International level sports infrastructures will be created at Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, Ahmedabad and at Karai.
I propose a substantial provision of ₹ 450 crore for ITI upgradation with the aim of providing training in latest technologies and equipments to ITI trainees to meet the requirement of the industry. This will benefit about five lakh trainees in the coming five years.
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) laboratory will be set up at L.D. Engineering College, Ahmedabad and six other Government technical institutions to help our youth to adapt and benefit from Artificial Intelligence.
An ecosystem for starts up with i-Hub and i-Create has been successfully developed in Ahmedabad. Similar i-Hubs are planned to catalyze start-up ecosystem in four regions of the state.
To increase employment opportunities for our youth, the State Government has announced the ‘Global Capability Centers (GCC)’ policy. This policy will strengthen the GCC ecosystem and is expected to generate more than 50 thousand jobs.
We are committed to create employment opportunities for the youth of Gujarat. MSMEs, Textiles etc. are the sectors with high employment generation potential. Incentives provided to MSMEs, the new textile policy, manufacturing parks etc. will attract significant investments in the state. These policies are expected to generate more than 5 lakh direct or indirect employment.
To support small, medium and large industries as well as start-ups in the state, a provision of ₹ 3,600 crore is made to provide assistance under various schemes.
To make textile units in the state globally competitive, I propose a provision of ₹ 2,000 crore for providing various assistance under Gujarat Textile Policy.
For encouraging self-employment in cottage industries under ‘Vajpayee Bankable Yojana’, the Government has increased the loan and subsidy support up to ₹ 25 lakh and ₹ 3 lakh 75 thousand respectively in industry, service and trade sectors in both urban and rural areas. I propose a 100 percent increase with a provision of
₹ 480 crore for this scheme.
The state Government is committed to enhance the opportunities of self-employment for the youth belonging to Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Classes. For this purpose, I declare financial assistance in the form of interest subsidy on bankable loans. Under this, male and female beneficiaries will get the benefit of interest subsidy of 7 percent and 6 percent respectively on loans up to ₹10 lakh.
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
Benefitting by the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s farsightedness, our tourism sector is developing rapidly. UNESCO has included Smritivan at Bhuj in the list of 7 most beautiful museums of the world. Due to transformational initiatives to develop places like Statue of Unity and Historical Town of Vadnagar, Gujarat has become the favourite tourist place for the tourists across the globe. 18 crore 63 lakh domestic and international tourists have visited Gujarat during the year 2024. With development of employment-oriented sectors like tourism, our youth will have additional opportunities in rural as well as urban areas. A large number of jobs will be generated either directly or indirectly in many sectors like hotel business, transportation and handicrafts. For the development of the tourism sector, I propose a provision of
₹ 6,505 crore with an increase of 31 percent under various departments.
In the context of integrated tourism destination development, approximately 150 roads will be constructed to connect significant tourist attractions, along with the introduction of 200 new air-conditioned buses for the tourists. For the development of Adhya Shakti Amba Dham – Ambaji, one of the fifty-one Shakti Peeths, a special provision of ₹ 180 crore has been made.
To promote the comprehensive development of pilgrimage centers, the infrastructure facilities of cities such as Dwarka, Somnath, Becharaji, Pavagadh, Siddhpur, Kapadvanj, Patan and Palitana will be enhanced, which will increase investment and local employment in these places.
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
Our Government has always been sensitive towards Annadata (Farmers) who are the providers of the world. Farmers face danger from venomous insects and wild animals while irrigating the farms at night. Under the able guidance of the Hon’ble Chief Minister to address these challenges, we have introduced the “Kisan Suryodaya Yojana,” which aims to provide daytime power so that the farmers do not need to work at night time. This initiative has successfully delivered electricity to farmers during daylight hours in 16,683 villages, i.e. 97 percent of the villages. To further strengthen this Yojana, I allocate ₹ 2,175 crore.
After the completion of the Sardar Sarovar Dam, the canal works are also on the verge of completion. Under Sardar Sarovar Yojana 17.22 lakh hectare area has been irrigated out of 18 lakh hectares. Remaining canal network works are under progress.
In the Union Budget, the Kisan Credit Card credit limit has been increased from ₹ 3 lakh to ₹ 5 lakh which the state is committed to implement fully. In line with this, the state Government has made a provision of ₹ 1,252 crore to provide benefit of 4 percent interest subsidy on the enhanced limit. This loan will enable farmers, livestock keepers and Sagarkhedu to carry out their activities in a timely manner.
Government has prioritized the promotion of natural farming. To accelerate the natural farming and related activities on campaign mode, I propose a provision of more than ₹ 400 crore.
Our Government emphasises on farm mechanization to increase agriculture productivity and to increase farmers’ income. I announce increase in existing assistance for tractor purchases to ₹ 1 lakh. Additionally, to provide assistance for various farm equipments, fertilizers and pesticides, a provision of ₹ 1,612 crore has been made.
To protect standing crops from the wild animals, a provision of ₹ 500 crore is proposed for assistance to farmers for fencing agricultural land.
To promote Agro Processing and Export Promotion for value addition in agricultural produces and increase farmers’ income, I propose a provision of ₹ 100 crore.
Our Government emphasises on fisheries and animal husbandry along with agriculture to increase livelihood opportunities and income in the rural areas.
For the development of fisheries which is a highly employment intensive sector, I announce a package of ₹ 1,622 crore to support fish farming, storage, processing and export. Because of this, 27,000 mechanical and non-mechanical boats and
2 lakh fishermen will be benefitted from different schemes, mainly from development of infrastructure activities.
Our Government is committed for the holistic development of fisheries. Henceforth, non-agriculture (NA) approval will not be required for undertaking fish farming on agricultural land.
A provision has been made to make primary agricultural cooperative societies economically viable by facilitating their transition towards the concept of “Cooperation to Prosperity”. This initiative will benefit more than 1 lakh farmer members associated with them.
Animal husbandry is a major source of supplementary income to millions of farmers. The Gir cow stands as a symbol of pride and distinctive identity for our state. Advanced facilities will be established in Dharampur, Porbandar to promote scientific breeding, conservation and genetic breeding improvement.
Gujarat pioneered the White Revolution in the country. More than 11 lakh women of the state are self-employed in the animal husbandry and dairy activities, contributing to the development of the state.
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
The role of women power is significant in shaping modern Gujarat, with women’s education serving as a fundamental pillar. Last year, our Government introduced “Namo Lakshmi Yojana”, which provides scholarships to approximately 10 lakh girl students. Additionally, the “Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana” extends scholarships to around 68 thousand girl students.
To further enhance women’s self-reliance and promote “Namo Drone Didi Yojana”, training is imparted to use drones for sprinkling fertilizers and pesticides. Moreover, interest free loans are sanctioned to promote “lakhpati Didi Yojana”, to impart various skill trainings to prepare them for self-employment.
To give a boost to the self-reliance of women, I declare a new scheme “Sakhi Sahas”, to provide equipment assistance, loan guarantee and capacity building for which I allocate ₹ 100 crore.
For women who have to stay far-away from their homes to work in cities, we propose to build well-equipped Working Women Hostels at Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Gandhinagar.
Adoption of LPG in place of traditional fuels will significantly decrease smoke emissions to promote environmental sustainability and safeguard the health of women and children. For this purpose, I propose provision of ₹ 500 crore under the “Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana” and the “PNG-LPG Sahay Yojana” of the State Government.
More than 4 crore 45 lakh beneficiaries including destitute widows, farmers, individuals involved in animal husbandry, unorganized workers, students at schools/colleges, persons with disabilities and sanitation workers have been included in the “Janata Juth Aksmat Veema Yojana”. Presently, this scheme offers insurance coverage ranging from ₹ 50 thousand to ₹ 2 lakh. I propose a significant increase in this coverage ranging from ₹ 2 lakh to ₹ 4 lakh.
Our Government is firmly committed towards the comprehensive development of the underprivileged (Gareeb), skill development and education for the Youth (Yuva), empowering farmers (Annadata) to lead the state’s prosperity and upliftment of women (Nari Shakti) by providing a conducive environment.
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
To realize the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Government of Gujarat has prepared a roadmap for Viksit Gujarat 2047. Building on the development over the past two decades, our Hon’ble Chief Minister envisions “Living Well & Earning Well” for the citizens of the state by achieving continued development over the next two decades.
To transform this vision into reality, the Government is committed to formulating and implementing well-planned projects and public welfare schemes. For this, I propose to create a ₹ 50 thousand crore Viksit Gujarat Fund over the next five years. I propose an allocation of ₹ 5,000 crore in this budget.
The state Government has established the “Gujarat Rajya Institution for Transformation (GRIT),” based on the model of NITI Aayog. It is aimed at formulating strategic schemes for various sectors considering long-term and short-term objectives of Viksit Gujarat 2047.
NITI Aayog has identified four regions in the country to be developed as growth hubs including Surat Economic Region (SER). To ensure world-class development of this region, 56 projects have been conceived, which will boost industry, tourism, road network and infrastructural facilities across the six districts namely Surat, Bharuch, Valsad, Navsari, Tapi and Dang.
To transform Gujarat into a developed and prosperous state, six growth hubs including Surat Economic Region will be developed. For this, Regional Economic Plans for Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Coastal Saurashtra region and Kutch wherein all remaining districts will be included, are being prepared to facilitate the comprehensive and balanced economic development of the state.
Service sector has huge potential for the state. To realise the potential of the service sector of the state, I propose to setup a new Commissionerate of Services.
A master plan aimed at optimizing water storage of the rivers of the state and maximizing groundwater recharge, will be developed based on techno-feasibility study across 185 river basins. To ensure meeting the future drinking water demand of villages and cities of Saurashtra through the Narmada water bulk pipeline, a provision of ₹ 2,636 crore has been made.
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
To enhance energy security, the renewable energy target has been increased to over 100 GW by 2030. At present, a 37 GW Renewable Energy Park is in progress in Kutch. Special budgetary provisions have been made for energy storage and pump storage projects.
Gujarat is prone to natural disasters like earthquakes and cyclones. The state plans to improve the disaster management system through cyclone-resistant power infrastructure, roads and other essential facilities.
For the development of new expressways and for construction of high-speed corridors for heavy traffic roads, I propose a total provision of ₹ 1,020 crore.
Under the “Garvi Gujarat High Speed Corridor” project, 12 new high-speed corridors of 1,367 km will be developed.
Further, two greenfield expressways will be developed in the state. The “Namo Shakti Expressway” connecting Banaskantha to Saurashtra’s coastal area i.e. Deesa to Pipavav and the “Somnath-Dwarka Express Way” connecting Ahmedabad to Rajkot with an extension to pilgrimage centers i.e. Dwarka, Somnath and Porbandar will be developed.
In addition, providing air connectivity to places of tourist significance is planned. In collaboration with the Government of India, expansion of the airports at Surat, Vadodara, Bhavnagar and Porbandar will be undertaken, along with the development of a greenfield airport at Dahod.
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
Currently, over 50 percent of the population of Gujarat resides in urban areas. Urbanization plays a pivotal role in the development journey of Gujarat. The Government is committed to transforming cities into dynamic, vibrant, liveable and environmentally resilient and sustainable areas.
The Hon’ble Prime Minister and the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Narendrabhai Modi, declared the year 2005 to be celebrated as the “Urban Development Year” which provided a new direction to urban development. Continued efforts have been made under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel to take this initiative of urban development further. Two decades of this journey of development has resulted in improved cities with enhanced infrastructure and a modern transportation system. I express my gratitude to the state Government, local authorities and citizens for their partnership in this endeavor. Taking inspiration from this, I hereby declare this year as the “Year of Urban Development”. A budget provision with an increase of about 40 percent amounting to ₹ 30,325 crore has been made for this purpose.
The state Government had announced the creation of nine new municipal corporations in the previous budget. A provision of ₹ 2,300 crore is made to accelerate the development of these new corporations.
In addition, there is a plan to upgrade 69 existing municipalities and create new municipalities. This will include district headquarters like Khambhaliya, Lunawada, Modasa, Vyara, Chhota Udepur, Dahod and Rajpipla. Further, places of religious importance like Dwarka, Palitana, Chotila and Dakor will also be included amongst the Nagarpalikas to be upgraded. Given the 2,500 years of mythological, historical and cultural heritage of Vadnagar, as well as its significance on the national and international stage, it is proposed to upgrade it to a category “A” Nagarpalika.
Water harvesting plays a crucial role in the urban areas of the state. In this context, “Catch the Rain” campaign will be launched under the “Swarnim Jayanti Mukhya Mantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana”, with an 80:20 public participation scheme for water recharge. For this purpose, I propose an allocation of ₹ 250 crore.
To enhance the infrastructure facilities in large villages of the state with populations exceeding 10 thousand, as well as in villages adjacent to urban development authorities and taluka headquarters, I propose to make a provision of
₹ 100 crore for development of robust infrastructure at par with urban areas.
The second phase of Riverfront Development on the Sabarmati River linking Ahmedabad-Gift City-Gandhinagar is in progress. The work for the remaining five phases is planned to be completed in the next three years. For the development of this longest riverfront of the country, I allocate ₹ 350 crore.
The expansion of Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar and Surat Metro is underway. Ahmedabad Metro Rail Phase-2 will be completed by the end of this year, while 55 percent of the Surat Metro Rail project has already been completed. I propose a provision of ₹ 2,730 crore in the budget to ensure that citizens can access fast, reliable and modern rail-based public transport services.
For the safety and convenience of citizens using public transport, it is planned to introduce 2,060 new buses in the service of the public. For this purpose, I announce an allocation of ₹ 1,128 crore. This includes 400 Midi buses to provide connectivity to labour migrating from rural to industrial areas as well as provide connectivity in remote areas.
It is a priority of the State Government to maintain the health and wellness of the people of Gujarat. Ahmedabad Medicity type facilities will be made available at Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot. We are nearing completion of developing these facilities in the above cities. It has also been planned to establish a Neurology Institute at Medicity, Ahmedabad.
Modern laboratories will be set up at Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar, Junagadh, Mehsana and Valsad for testing samples of food and drugs.
The safety and security of citizens is a matter of highest priority for the State Government. With the focus on cyber security and law enforcement a Cyber Centre of Excellence will be set up at the State level and Cyber Forensic Labs will also be set up in all districts. An operational unit of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force will be set up to take stringent action against illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. For the establishment of the above, I propose a total provision of ₹ 352 crore.
To improve the effectiveness of the law and order establishment, it is planned to recruit more than 14 thousand police personnel in the cadres of SRP, armed and unarmed police constables. 1,390 new posts will be created to enhance the set-up of the traffic police for effective implementation of road safety and traffic rules.
As a part of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s campaign ‘Ek Ped Ma Ke Nam’ launched with a view to conserve the environment for future generations, more than 17 crore trees have been planted in the state this year. Extending the initiative to improve tree cover with public-private partnership, I propose a provision of ₹ 90 crore under the ‘Harit Van Path’ Yojana.
Each year, pensioners of the state Government are required to visit various offices/banks in person to obtain life certificates. Digital Life Certificates will now be made available to the 5 lakh 14 thousand pensioners at their door-step free of cost.
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
This is the year of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the great son of the soil of Gujarat and the architect of a United India. To commemorate his resolve of “Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat”, the then Chief Minister and present Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi has paid him the unparalleled tribute with the building of the world’s highest statue (Statue of Unity). The programmes being organized to mark his birth anniversary will inculcate the youth with the spirit of unity, integration and patriotism.
Our glorious constitution, drafted by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar encapsulates the essence of the Indian identity through its foundational values. As we mark the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution, the State Government is set to commemorate this “Amrit Parva” throughout the state.
This year we also celebrate the birth centenary of the former Prime Minister of India and Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayeeji. Our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji has taken forward the legacy of good governance of the Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayeeji. With a view to bring about necessary reforms in the state administrative structure and procedures, rationalisation of human resources and use of new technologies to improve the effectiveness of the Government machinery, I announce the establishment of the Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission under the chairmanship of Dr. Hasmukh Adhiya.
The Government of Gujarat is committed to ensuring “Ease of Living” of people through the maximum use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance. The State Government has constituted an AI Taskforce including experts for enhancing the usage of artificial intelligence in various sectors. The State Government is committed to make Gujarat an AI Hub and also a pioneer in technology based governance.
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
With a commitment to building Viksit Bharat 2047 through the roadmap of Viksit Gujarat 2047 based on the five pillars of development namely Social Security, Human Resource Development, Infrastructure Development, Development of Economic Activities and Green Growth; I present the landmark budget of ₹ 3 lakh 70 thousand 250 crore for the year 2025-26 before this august house.
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
First Pillar: Social Security
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Social Justice and Empowerment |
Total provision of ₹ 6,807 crore for Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
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Our Government is committed to providing assistance from childhood to old age to each disadvantaged community of the society. |
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Educational Uplift |
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A provision of ₹ 717 crore for scholarships and uniform assistance for approximately 42 lakh students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Developing Castes studying in primary schools. |
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A provision of ₹ 520 crore for the PM Yashasvi Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme. |
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A loan of ₹ 15 lakh is provided at a 4 percent interest rate for higher education abroad under the ‘Foreign Study Loan Scheme’. A provision of ₹ 100 crore for Scheduled Caste students and ₹ 80 crore for Developing Caste students. |
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Under the ‘Saraswati Sadhana Scheme’, a provision of |
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A provision of ₹ 20 crore for uniform assistance for approximately 2 lakh 22 thousand students from Scheduled Castes and Developing Castes studying in Balvatika, formed as per the New National Education Policy-2020. |
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Social Uplift |
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With an approach to accommodate students of all Castes under one roof, 9 Samaras Girls’ Hostels and 11 Samaras Boys’ Hostels will be built in 10 different districts, with a provision of ₹ 83 crore, benefiting approximately 13,000 additional students. |
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Economic Uplift |
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A provision of ₹ 831 crore for educational loans for study in India and abroad and for self-employment schemes benefiting more than 70,000. |
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A provision of ₹ 25 crore for a 6 percent interest subsidy on loans availed through banks by Scheduled Caste and Developing Caste beneficiaries for vehicle, self-employment and higher education in India or abroad. |
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Under the department’s housing schemes, the financial assistance for approximately 21,500 beneficiaries from Scheduled Castes, Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, Economically Backward Classes and Nomadic-Denotified Tribes has been increased by ₹ 50,000, with a total provision of ₹ 400 crore. |
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Tribal Development |
Total provision of ₹ 5,120 crore for Tribal Development Department |
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Our Government embracing the ideology of Antyodaya, is continuously working for the holistic development of Vanbandhu. In the year 2021-22, under the ‘Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana-2’, an allocation of ₹ 1 lakh crore had been proposed for five years. Under which, by the end of March-2025, ₹ 69,882 crore had been allocated. An estimated allocation of ₹ 30,121 crore has been made this year. I am glad to inform this august house that we have achieved the target of ₹ 1 lakh crore with this allocation. |
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Education Uplift: |
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A provision of ₹ 912 crore for the construction of ‘Aadarsh Nivasi Shalas’, Government Hostels, Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Girls’ Literacy Schools. |
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A provision of ₹ 755 crore for post-matric scholarships benefiting approximately 3 lakh students. |
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A provision of ₹ 547 crore for approximately 1 lakh students studying in 664 Ashram Schools. |
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A provision of ₹ 313 crore for approximately 70,000 students residing in 176 Government hostels and 921 grant-in-aid hostels. |
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A provision of ₹ 233 crore under the ‘Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana’. |
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In the state, 167 residential schools, including 48 Eklavya Model Residential Schools, 43 Girls Literacy Residential Schools, 2 Sainik School and 74 Adarsh Nivasi Shalas are operational. Additionally, 4 new Eklavya Model Schools will be established in Dolvan, Khergam, Netrang and Sanjeli to widen the scope. A provision of ₹ 285 crore for about 40,000 students. |
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A provision of ₹ 160 crore for pre-matric scholarships benefitting approximately 13 lakh students. |
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A provision of ₹ 108 crore for uniform assistance for approximately 12 lakh students studying in Standard 1 to 8. |
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A provision of ₹ 15 crore for providing free bicycles to 33,000 tribal girl students studying in 9th standard under the ‘Vidya Sadhana Yojana’. |
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Economic Uplift: |
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A provision of ₹ 125 crore under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Adimjuth/Halpati Sarvangi Utkarsh Yojana’. |
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A provision of ₹ 102 crore under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Van Adhikar Khedoot Utkarsh Yojana’. |
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A provision of ₹ 100 crore under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Border Village Sarvangi Utkarsh Yojana’. |
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A provision of ₹ 87 crore under the ‘Sankalit Dairy Vikas Yojana’. |
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A provision of ₹ 42 crore for farmer assistance under the ‘Krushi Vaividhyakaran Yojana’. |
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A provision of ₹ 7 crore for creating Green Campuses in ‘Aadarsh Nivasi Shalas’. |
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Social Uplift |
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A provision of ₹ 99 crore for an individual house to the people of the Scheduled Tribes. |
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A provision of ₹ 74 crore under the ‘Yuva Swavlamban Yojana’ to provide interest subsidies on bank loans for tribal youth to start their own businesses after obtaining employment training. |
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Labour, Skill Development and Employment |
Total provision of ₹ 2,782 crore for the Department of Labour, Skill Development and Employment. |
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Our Government has specially focused on skill development and skill enhancement for economic development through self-employment. At the same time, we are committed to social security and economic uplift of labourers and their families. |
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A provision of ₹ 206 crore to strengthen Government industrial training institutes, including ₹ 73 crore for tribal areas. |
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A provision of ₹ 200 crore under the ‘Shramik Basera Yojana’. |
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A provision of ₹ 122 crore under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Apprentice Yojana’ to provide skilled workers for industrial units. |
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A provision of ₹ 90 crore under the ‘Shramik Annapurna Yojana’. |
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A provision of ₹ 75 crore for Skill Enhancement Training for construction workers through Kaushalya -The Skill University. |
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The existing stipend in Government and Granted Industrial Training Institutions is increased to monthly ₹ 500 per trainee, for which a provision of ₹ 70 crore has been made. |
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A provision of ₹ 50 crore under the ‘Dhanvantari Aarogya Rath Yojana’. |
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A provision of ₹ 42 crore to upgrade practical training and advanced machinery in Government Industrial Training Institutes. |
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A provision of ₹ 40 crore for capacity building and training at Kaushalya-The Skill University. |
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A provision of ₹ 29 crore for schemes implemented by the Gujarat Gram Shramyogi Kalyan Board. |
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A provision of ₹ 27 crore for the construction of Kaushalya-The Skill University. |
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Total provision of ₹ 59,999 crore for the Education Department |
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A provision of ₹ 2,914 crore for infrastructure upgradation of over 25,000 classrooms under the Mission Schools of Excellence. |
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A provision of ₹ 1,250 crore for the ‘Namo Lakshmi Yojana’. |
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A provision of ₹ 782 crore for students enrolled in private schools under the Right to Education Act. |
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A provision of ₹ 250 crore under the ‘Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana’ for assistance to approximately Two lakh Fifty thousand students. |
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A provision of ₹ 223 crore for bus pass fee concessions for students traveling on S.T. Corporation buses. |
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A provision of ₹ 200 crore for Gyan Shakti Residential Schools of Excellence. |
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Recruitment of more than 22,000 teachers in Government primary schools, Government and Grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools is under progress. |
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A provision of ₹ 100 crore under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship’ for assistance to approximately 75,000 students. |
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A provision of ₹ 70 crore under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Gyan Setu Merit Scholarship’ for assistance to approximately 90,000 students. |
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Higher and Technical Education |
A provision of ₹ 410 crore under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana’ (MYSY) for assistance to approximately 78,000 students. |
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A provision of ₹ 175 crore to establish Demonstrative Artificial Intelligence Lab at L.D. Engineering College, Ahmedabad and Artificial Intelligence Labs at Six other Government technical institutions. |
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A provision of ₹ 32 crore under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Shishyavrutti Yojana’ (CMSS) for assistance to 2,500 students. |
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A provision of ₹ 100 crore to establish the Gujarat Institute of Technology (GIT), which will function similarly to the IIT. This initiative aims to equip students with skills in areas such as Green Energy, Semiconductors, Fintech and Aerospace, thereby allowing them to capture emerging opportunities. |
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Plan to establish 4 regional centers in the state in line with i-Hub in Ahmedabad, with a provision of ₹ 25 crore for financial assistance to start-ups and innovators through |
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A provision of ₹ 20 crore under the ‘Shodh Yajana’ (Scheme of Developing High Quality Research) for financial assistance to Ph.D. students. |
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A provision of ₹ 8 crore for converting classrooms of five Government colleges into smart classrooms for improved performance in NAAC and NIRF rankings. |
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Health and Family Welfare |
Total provision of ₹ 23,385 crore for the Health and Family Welfare Department |
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A provision of ₹ 3,676 crore under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’ for cashless treatment for approximately 2 crore 67 lakh poor and middle-class individuals of the age of 70 and above. |
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A provision of ₹ 1,392 crore for medical hospitals managed by GMERS. |
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A provision of ₹ 400 crore for the “Shreshth Gujarat Project” launched in collaboration with the World Bank for strengthening health facilities and controlling non-communicable diseases and other public health issues. |
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A provision of ₹ 231 crore for Cardiac, Kidney and Urology services in Surat, Cancer and Cardiac Services in Rajkot and Cardiac, Kidney and Urology services in Bhavnagar to establish MediCity-type medical facilities available zone-wise similar to that of Ahmedabad. |
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A provision of ₹ 198 crore for strengthening cancer treatment facilities in Valsad, Godhra, Himatnagar and Porbandar. |
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A provision of ₹ 137 crore for constructing hostels for postgraduate students at B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad; Medical College, Vadodara; and M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar. |
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A provision of ₹ 100 crore for new medical equipment in Government medical colleges and affiliated hospitals. |
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A provision of ₹ 52 crore for strengthening emergency treatment services in Government medical colleges and affiliated hospitals. |
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A provision of ₹ 52 crore for providing equipment in community health centers in tribal and non-tribal areas. |
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A provision of ₹ 48 crore for 200 new ambulances under the 108-emergency service to enhance ambulance facilities. |
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A provision of ₹ 44 crore for establishing gynecology and pediatric departments, including associated neonatal ICU, obstetric ICU, gynecology ICU and pediatric surgery department in Surat and Vadodara. |
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A provision of ₹ 41 crore for constructing girls’ hostels at nursing colleges in Surat and Jamnagar. |
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A provision of ₹ 28 crore for setting up modern laboratories in Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad for testing food and drug samples and food testing laboratories in Junagadh, Mehsana and Valsad for the Food and Drugs administration. |
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A provision of ₹ 10 crore for educational purposes: Spinal Surgery, Occupational Therapy and Prosthetic and Orthopedic departments in Government Spine Institute, Ahmedabad. |
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For making Ayush services modern, a special provision for medical equipment at Government Ayurvedic and Homeopathy college, hospitals and dispensaries. |
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Women and Child Development |
Total provision of ₹ 7,668 crore for the Women and Child Development Department |
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Nari Shakti is one of the four foundational pillars of GYAN. Nari Shakti’s role is essential in the development journey of a modern society. The Government has decided to strengthen the nutrition of women and children by upgrading Anganwadi infrastructure in a quantitative and qualitative manner. Additionally, several health and nutrition programmes targeting adolescent girls have been launched. |
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A provision of ₹ 3,015 crore under the ‘Ganga Swaroopa Arthik Sahay Yojana’ to provide monthly assistance of |
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A provision of ₹ 1,241 crore for the honorarium of Anganwadi workers/helpers and Mini Anganwadi workers. |
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A provision of ₹ 90 crore under the ‘Poshan Sudha Yojana’ for providing hot meal once a day, folic acid and calcium tablets to pregnant and lactating mothers in 106 tribal components across 14 tribal districts. |
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A provision of ₹ 973 crore under the ‘Poorak Poshan Yojana’ for providing hot snacks and meals to children between the age group of 3 to 6 years in Anganwadis and for providing take-home rations to children, adolescent girls and pregnant-lactating mothers. |
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A provision of ₹ 372 crore under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Matrushakti Yojana’ to provide 2 kg of chickpeas, 1 kg of dal and 1 liter of edible oil per month per beneficiary for 1,000 days to pregnant women. |
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A provision of ₹ 335 crore under the ‘Poorna Yojana’ for providing Purna Shakti packets to reduce malnutrition in adolescent girls and improve hemoglobin levels. |
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A provision of ₹ 217 crore for assistance under the ‘Vahali Dikri Yojana’. |
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A provision of ₹ 133 crore under the ‘Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana’ to provide fortified milk to children, pregnant women and lactating mothers. |
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A provision of ₹ 69 crore under the ‘Vishesh Sahay Yojana’ for the construction of Working Women Hostels. |
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Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs |
Total provision of ₹ 2,712 crore for the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department. |
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A provision of ₹ 675 crore to provide food grains under the National Food Security Act, 2013 to approximately 75 lakh eligible families. |
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A provision of ₹ 160 crore to provide edible oil at a subsidised rate to NFSA beneficiary families twice a year. |
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A provision of ₹ 51 crore for the distribution of double-fortified salt (Iron + Iodised) enriched with micronutrients. |
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A provision of ₹ 70 crore for the construction of 51 godowns under the ‘NABARD Loan Yojana’ and for godowns of the Civil Supplies Corporation in accordance with the guidelines issued by W.D.R.A. of the Government of India. |
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A provision of ₹ 37 crore to encourage the use of Shri Anna (millets) by paying farmers an incentive bonus of ₹ 300 per quintal in addition to the Minimum Support Price for the purchase of bajra, jowar and ragi (nagali), to ensure affordable price. |
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Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department |
Total provision of ₹ 1,093 crore for Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department. |
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A provision of ₹ 521 crore for Sports |
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A provision of ₹ 33 crore for the construction of a Para High Performance Center at Gandhinagar by the Sports Authority of Gujarat. |
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A provision of ₹ 182 crore for Archaeology and Museums |
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Conservation of 12 protected monuments has been completed to develop the state’s ancient sites into tourist destinations and preserve cultural heritage. |
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Another 4 new museums are under construction. |
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A provision of ₹ 138 crore for Libraries |
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A provision of ₹ 16 crore for starting new libraries at 71 taluka centers. |
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A provision of ₹ 14 crore for the construction of buildings for 7 district libraries and 15 taluka libraries in the upcoming year in a phased manner in the state. |
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Planning to develop e-library facilities in the libraries across 53 tribal districts. |
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A provision of ₹ 208 crore for Youth Services, Cultural Activities and Sahitya Academy |
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Third Pillar: Infrastructure Facilities |
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Road & Building |
Total Provision of ₹ 24,705 crore for the Road and Building Department |
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Urban Development |
In the Urban Year, a total provision of ₹ 30,325 crore for Urban Development and Urban Housing Department |
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Panchayat and Rural Development |
Total Provision of ₹ 13,772 crore for Panchayat, Rural Housing and Rural Development Department |
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Our Government has strengthened three-tier Panchayati Raj structure through renovation of panchayat buildings at rural, taluka and district level, record modernisation and maximising the use of technology for the holistic development of villages. A necessary system has been created for the basic facilities like sanitation, water etc. through effective management and maintenance of rural resources, at the rural level. |
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Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department |
Total Provision of ₹ 25,641 crore for Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department |
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Water Resources |
A total provision of ₹ 13,366 crore for water resources divisions |
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A total provision of ₹ 3,547 crore including ₹ 1,334 crore for the ‘Sujalam Sufalam Pipeline Yojana’, ₹ 813 crore for the ‘Sauni Yojana’ and ₹ 1,400 crore for the ‘Kutch Yojana’ has been made to prevent the water of Narmada flowing into the sea in North Gujarat, Saurashtra and barren areas of Kutch. |
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Bhadbhut Project |
A provision of ₹ 876 crore for barrage under construction in Bhadbhut village, Bharuch district to prevent saline seawater from entering the Narmada River. |
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Water Supply |
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A provision has been made for the establishment of a state-wide water supply grid, ensuring that people have access to quality drinking water, which is a significant achievement of the state Government. Various water supply schemes have been implemented from Ambaji to Umargam to ensure the availability of water in the hilly and remote villages of 14 districts in the tribal areas of the state. |
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Ports and Transportation |
Total provision of ₹ 4,283 crore for ports and transportation |
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Our Government is consistently working to provide fast, safe, environment friendly and convenient transportation services to the people. |
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Ports |
The current annual capacity of Gujarat’s ports is approximately 598 Million Metric Tons. This is expected to increase to over 2,000 Million Metric Tons annually by 2047. |
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Science & Technology |
Total provision of ₹ 2,535 crore for Science & Technology Department |
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Gujarat is the first State which has been selected by the Government of India for BharatNet Phase-3. Above 14 thousand Gram Panchayats are getting direct benefits of various services through uninterrupted connectivity under this scheme. |
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Fourth pillar: Development of Economic Activities |
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Industries and Mines |
Total provision of ₹ 11,706 crore for Industries and Mines Department |
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A provision of ₹ 2,748 crore for Tourism, Pilgrim Places and Civil Aviation |
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In the field of tourism, due to many new initiatives like ‘Gujarat Tourism Policy’, ‘Heritage Tourism Policy’ and ‘Gujarat Homestay Policy’, Gujarat has created a unique identity in the world as an excellent host. |
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A provision of ₹ 8,958 crore for Industry and Mining |
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Gujarat has implemented new policies for MSME, manufacturing and start-ups to encourage new industries and invite investors. As a result, the thriving economy has become the identity of Gujarat. The Government is making consistent progress in attracting global investment by establishing special economic zones and financial hubs, industrial parks, cluster development and infrastructural reform along with initiatives for employment and skill development. |
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A provision of ₹ 785 crore for ongoing deep-sea projects at Ankleshwar, Sarigam, Vapi and Surat as well as new projects at Ahmedabad, Jambusar and Saikha. |
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A provision of ₹ 890 crore for Cottage and Rural Industries |
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The State Government is diligently advancing the Vocal for Local initiative by generating self-employment and livelihood opportunities for artisans engaged in the cottage, village industry, handicrafts and Khadi sectors, while consistently enhancing their income and quality of life. |
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Agriculture, Farmers |
Total provision of ₹ 22,498 for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department |
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Gujarat State has created a unique identity across the country through the consistent development of agriculture and allied sectors. The farmers of the state has achieved a state of prosperity through various farmer-oriented schemes. |
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Gujarat has achieved the first rank in the country with the completion of the Farmer ID generation of more than |
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Horticulture |
A provision of ₹ 605 crore under Annual Development Program for Horticulture Department schemes. |
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Agriculture Education |
A new Agricultural College at Jamnagar and Agricultural Engineering College at Tharad will be established to intensify agricultural research and education activities under the State Agricultural Universities. A total provision of ₹ 1,000 crore for infrastructure, administration and special programs in research of agricultural universities. |
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Animal Husbandry |
Cattle breeders receive the maximum benefit of various assistance schemes of the Government like setting up dairy farms, goat unit, poultry farm, cattle shed for cattle, chaffcutter and assistance for cattle-feed. |
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Co-Operation |
In the Union Budget, the credit limit for Kisan Credit Card has been increased from ₹ 3 lakh to ₹ 5 lakh. Pursuant to which the State Government has provided ₹ 1,252 crore to provide 4 percent interest relief for the enhanced limit. |
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General Administration |
Total provision of ₹ 1,999 crore for General Administration Department |
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More than three crore seven lakh applications have been disposed of on the spot in the programs organized at various cities and villages of the state under “Seva Setu”. |
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Revenue Department |
Total provision of ₹ 5,427 crore for the Revenue Department |
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The Government is consistently working to guarantee that revenue services are accessible to citizens in a prompt and efficient manner. A decision focused on public interest has been taken, allowing farmers to receive a certificate even if their only agricultural land is converted to non-agricultural land. |
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Home Department |
Total provision of ₹ 12,659 crore for the Home Department |
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Our Government is making several reforms along with zero tolerance policy to maintain internal security, law and order in the state. |
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Total provision of ₹ 2,654 crore for the Legal Department |
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The judicial system will be expanded and strengthened with a view to ensuring that every individual gets justice in a flexible and timely manner. The state Government is working to equip the judiciary with the use of advanced technology. |
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Information |
Total provision of ₹ 362 crore for Information and Broadcasting Department |
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With the objective of providing information related to the schemes of various departments to citizens on a single digital platform, “Mari Yojana” portal was launched on Good Governance Day-2024 by the Hon’ble Chief Minister. In which information about 680 schemes of the State has been made available. |
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Fifth Pillar: Green Growth |
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Energy and Petrochemicals |
Total provision of ₹ 6,751 crore for Energy and Petrochemicals Department |
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Our Government is persistently working towards attaining self-reliance in energy requirements by encouraging innovation, inclusiveness and sustainability in the renewable energy sector. Gujarat is a leading state in the country in implementation of the ‘PM Surya Ghar Yojana’ with 40 percent contribution. At the Global RE Invest Summit-2024, the state has been awarded as the Highest Achiever State. It establishes the significant step towards self-reliance in the field of renewable energy. |
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Forest and Environment |
Total provision of ₹ 3,140 crore for Forest and Environment Department |
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I am glad to inform that our State is leading in the country in expanding tree cover outside the forest area. Tree plantation through Miyawaki method under Van Kavach is a great success. |
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A comprehensive and integrated program has been implemented for the breeding of the Asiatic Lion, epitome of the pride of Gujarat State. |
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Climate Change |
Total provision of ₹ 419 crore for Climate Change Department |
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Gujarat is leading towards becoming a sustainable and climate resilient state by using renewable energy and innovative technologies and marching ahead for achieving the goal of zero carbon by 2047. |
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Keeping in view the slogan of “Sauno Sath, Sauno Vikas, Sauno Prayas ane Sauno Vishvas” coined by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi, Gujarat is advancing on the road-map of the Viksit Gujarat 2047 to accomplish the resolution of the Viksit Bharat 2047 with the concept of Living Well & Earning Well for the citizens under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel.
Now, I will review the actual receipts and expenditure for the financial year 2023-24.
Accounts for Financial Year 2023-24.
The surplus of ₹ 2,103 crore due to net transactions was expected during the year 2023-24. The accounts for the financial year 2023-24 indicate surplus of ₹ 536 crore.
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| (1) | Consolidated Fund | ||
| Revenue Receipts | 215793 | 222763 | |
| Revenue Expenditure | 197175 | 189286 | |
| Surplus on Revenue Accounts | (+) 18618 | (+) 33477 | |
| Capital Receipts | 65904 | 41767 | |
| Capital Expenditure including Loans and Advances | 87519 | 84482 | |
| Deficit/Surplus on Capital Accounts | (-) 21615 | (-) 42715 | |
| Total (1) Consolidated Fund (Net) | (+) 2997 | (-) 9238 | |
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| (3) | Public Accounts (Net) | (+) 5100 | (-) 9754 |
| Total Net Transactions (1+2+3) | (+) 2103 | (+) 536 |
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
Now, I will present the revised estimates for the year 2024-25.
The surplus of ₹ 900 crore due to net transaction during the year 2024-25 was expected. The surplus of ₹ 344 crore is expected in the revised estimates due to net transactions at the end of year 2024-25.
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| (1) | Consolidated Fund | ||
| Revenue Receipts | 229653 | 231531 | |
| Revenue Expenditure | 219832 | 210181 | |
| Surplus on Revenue Accounts | (+) 9821 | (+) 21350 | |
| Capital Receipts | 95292 | 77801 | |
| Capital Expenditure including Loans and Advances | 108615 | 102807 | |
| Deficit on Capital Accounts | (-) 13323 | (-) 25006 | |
| Total (1) Consolidated Fund (Net) | (-) 3502 | (-) 3656 | |
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| (3) | Public Accounts (Net) | (+) 4402 | (+) 4000 |
| Total Net Transactions (1+2+3) | (+) 900 |
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Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
Now, I present estimates for the year 2025-26.
To generate sources of revenue, the State Government has been implementing people-oriented legislation, policy reforms and technology along with lower interest rate loans. The Government is consistently promoting agriculture and rural development, non-conventional sources of energy, development of tourism, MSMEs and start-ups for realising the concept of “Seva, Samarpan ane Sushasan”.
As per estimates for the financial year 2025-26, surplus on revenue accounts will be ₹ 19,695 crore. Considering the revenue account with capital account and net public account, the estimates for the financial year 2025-26 show surplus of ₹ 1,007 crore.
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| (1) | Consolidated Fund | |
| Revenue Receipts | 251553 | |
| Revenue Expenditure | 231858 | |
| Surplus on Revenue Accounts | (+) 19695 | |
| Capital Receipts | 111701 | |
| Capital Expenditure including Loans and Advances | 133889 | |
| Deficit on Capital Accounts | (-) 22188 | |
| Total (1) Consolidated Fund (Net) | (-) 2493 | |
| (2) | Contingency Fund (Net) | 0 |
| (3) | Public Accounts (Net) | (+) 3500 |
| Total Net Transactions (1+2+3) | (+) 1007 |
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
Now, I will Present Part B of my Budget.
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Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
As per the Budget estimates, the overall surplus for the year 2025-26 will be ₹1007 crore.
Now, I present the tax proposals for the year 2025-26.
Stamp Duty To realize the Mantra of ‘Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business’, under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, citizen centric reforms are being undertaken. For this purpose, a bill for rationalising the provisions of ‘The Gujarat Stamp Act-1958’ will be introduced by the Government. Some of the proposed reforms are as below:
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In respect of ancestral property, on execution of release deed by the legal heirs of pre-deceased daughters, in place of the existing stamp duty of 4.90%, only a stamp duty of Rs. 200 will be levied, which is the same as payable by legal heirs of pre-deceased sons.
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As per the provisions of the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958, at present a maximum stamp duty of Rs. 25,000/- at the rate of 0.25% is levied on ‘mortgage deed’ for loan amounts of up to Rs.1 crore, which will be reduced to a maximum of Rs. 5,000. Home loan holders and small entrepreneurs will get financial benefit and the process will be made easy.
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As per the existing provision, 1% stamp duty has to be paid on an amount of average annual rent on lease deeds of less than one year. In place of this, a stamp duty of Rs. 500 will be levied for residential properties and Rs. 1000 for commercial properties. For the purpose of lease deed, for other periods also stamp duty rates will be simplified.
Further, a facility of e-registration will be provided for registration of mortgage deeds, reconveyance of mortgage deeds, lease deeds etc. This will avoid the requirement to visit Sub Registrar offices, thereby saving the time and energy of citizens and small traders.
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Conclusion The final position for the budget estimates for the year 2025–26 will be as follows:
(₹. in crores)
- Surplus as per Budget estimates (+) 1007
- Proposed increase in Taxes (+) 00
- Proposed relief in Taxes (-) 148
- Estimated overall Surplus (+) 859
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
I have made a humble effort to present a balanced budget for propelling the development journey of Gujarat towards achieving a Viksit Gujarat 2047. I thank our proud people of Gujarat for their sincere efforts and participation in the development journey of the state.
Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat,
I present this Budget before this august House for their perusal.
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