Bihar Budget 2025: The Bihar government presented its budget for the financial year 2025-26 on 3 March 2025. The total size of this budget presented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Samarat Chaudhary is ₹ 3.17 lakh crore, which is ₹ 38,169 crore more than the previous year. Many important announcements have been made for students, women and farmers in this budget.
Keeping in mind the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, this budget has given special emphasis on education, health, agriculture and women empowerment. In this article, we will discuss in detail the major announcements of Bihar Budget 2025-26 and their effects.
What are the main attractions of Bihar Budget 2025-26?
The major features of Bihar Budget 2025-26 are summarized in the following table:
| Description | Acquaintance |
| Total budget size | ₹ 3,16,895 crore |
| Allocation for education sector | ₹ 60,964 Crore |
| Allocation for health sector | ₹ 20,335 Crore |
| Allocation for agricultural sector | ₹ 3,528.22 crore |
| Women empowerment initiative | Pink Bus, Women’s Haat, Virgo Marriage Pavilion |
| Scholarship | ₹ 1,000 to ₹ 2,000 per month |
| New colleges | Degree college in 358 blocks |
| Plans for farmers | Purchase of pulses, vegetable outlet on MSP |
1. Major changes in education sector
The Bihar government has given the highest priority to the education sector. A total of ₹ 60,964 crore has been allocated for this sector, which is much higher than the previous year. Major announcements are as follows:
- Increase in scholarship: The scholarship for students from class 1 to 10 has been increased from ₹ 1,000 to ₹ 2,000 per month.
- New colleges: It has been announced to open at least one degree college in all 358 blocks of the state.
- Technical Education: Fintech University and Business and Mass Communication Schools will be established.
- Legal education: New law colleges will be opened in Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, Dumka and Palamu.
2. Special initiative for women empowerment
Several new schemes have been announced for the empowerment and security of women:
- Pink Bus Service: Special pink buses will be run for women in major cities, including drivers and operators.
- Mahila Haat: A special ‘Mahila Haat’ will be established in Patna, where women will be able to sell their products.
- Kanya Vivah Mandap: In all panchayats, ‘Kanya Vivah Mandap’ will be made for the marriage of girls from poor families.
- Pink Toilet: Special ‘pink toilets’ will be made for women in every district.
- Reservation in Employment: 33% reservation for women in Bihar State Road Transport Corporation has been announced.
3. Beneficial schemes for farmers
A allocation of ₹ 3,528.22 crore has been made for the agricultural sector. Major announcements are as follows:
- Purchase on MSP: Toor, moong and urad will be purchased at the minimum support price (MSP) by coordinating with NCCF and NAFED.
- Vegetable Outlets: Vegetable outlets will be opened at the block level on the lines of Sudha Dairy.
- Cold storage: Cold storage facilities will be set up at subdivision and block levels.
- Extension of PVCs: Primary vegetable productive cooperatives (PVCs) will be expanded.
4. Improvement in health services
An allocation of ₹ 20,335 crore has been made for the health sector. Major announcements are as follows:
- Cancer Hospital: A special cancer hospital will be established in Begusarai district.
- Referral Hospital: Referral hospitals will be built in major sub -divisions.
- Rural Health Center: More than 100 new public health centers will be opened in rural areas.
5. Improvement in infrastructure and connectivity
Several important announcements have been made to strengthen the infrastructure and connectivity of the state:
- Road Construction: A allocation of ₹ 17,908 crore has been made for urban and rural areas.
- Air services: Air service in Purnia will start within 3 months. New airports will be developed at Rajgir, Sultanganj and Raxaul.
- Small Airport: Under the UDAN scheme, small airports will be built at Bhagalpur, Valmikinagar, Virpur, Madhubani, Munger, Saharsa and Muzaffarpur.
Bihar budget 2025-26 influence
This budget is likely to have widespread impact on various regions of the state:
- Education sector: Establishment of new colleges and increase in scholarship will give students better opportunities for higher education.
- Women Empowerment: Pink bus, women’s haats will increase the safety and economic freedom of women.
- Agricultural Area: Purchase and vegetable outlets on MSP will give farmers a fair price for their produce.
- Health Services: New hospitals and health centers will improve health facilities in rural areas.
- Employment generation: New investment in various fields will increase employment opportunities.
conclusion
Bihar Budget 2025-26 is a broad and inclusive budget focused on the development of all sections of the state. The overall development of the state is expected to gain momentum with special emphasis on education, health, agriculture and women empowerment. However, their real impact will depend on the successful implementation of these schemes.
Disclaimer
This article is only for informative purposes. The information of Bihar Budget 2025-26 is based on available information till 4 March 2025. The provisions and announcements made in the budget may change. Please confirm the latest information from the official website of the Government of Bihar or related departments before taking any decision. Writer or publishers are not responsible for any error or omission.
