Budget News / Odisha Budget 2026-27 to be Presented today, likely to touch Rs 3.20 Lakh Crore
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Key Points
- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will present the Odisha Budget for 2026-27 in the Assembly today at 4 pm, expected to be around Rs 3.20 lakh crore.
- Focus areas likely include rural and urban development, infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, and women's empowerment.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 20: The Odisha government will present the State Budget for the 2026–27 financial year in the Assembly on Friday, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi scheduled to table the proposals at 4pm.
Last year, the state presented a Budget of Rs 2.90 lakh crore, followed by a supplementary outlay of Rs 17,440 crore. For the financial year 2026–27, the Budget size is expected to touch Rs 3.20 lakh crore, according to estimates.
Focus Areas Likely
The government is expected to prioritise rural and urban development, infrastructure expansion, education, healthcare, agriculture and women’s empowerment in the upcoming fiscal plan.
Sources indicated that allocations may also reflect a continued push toward social welfare and capital expenditure, in line with previous spending trends.
Possible Disruptions Over Farmers’ Issues
Meanwhile, the fourth day of the Assembly session could witness disruptions over farmers’ issues.
The opposition is likely to raise concerns over alleged irregularities in paddy procurement and mandi management. The Congress has already moved an adjournment motion over what it termed mismanagement in mandis across the state.
Given the charged atmosphere in recent days, uncertainty remains over whether the House will function smoothly during the Budget presentation.
Also Read: Odisha Records Historic Paddy Procurement of 58.84 Lakh Tonnes; Payments Exceeding Rs 12,916 crore
Question Hour Agenda
If proceedings remain normal, Question Hour will cover issues related to School and Mass Education, Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare, Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Higher Education, Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, Industry, Skill Development and Technical Education.
During Zero Hour, members from both the treasury benches and the opposition are expected to raise several important matters of public interest.
Last year, the state presented a Budget of Rs 2.90 lakh crore, followed by a supplementary outlay of Rs 17,440 crore. For the financial year 2026–27, the Budget size is expected to touch Rs 3.20 lakh crore, according to estimates.
Focus Areas Likely
The government is expected to prioritise rural and urban development, infrastructure expansion, education, healthcare, agriculture and women’s empowerment in the upcoming fiscal plan.
Sources indicated that allocations may also reflect a continued push toward social welfare and capital expenditure, in line with previous spending trends.
Possible Disruptions Over Farmers’ Issues
Meanwhile, the fourth day of the Assembly session could witness disruptions over farmers’ issues.
The opposition is likely to raise concerns over alleged irregularities in paddy procurement and mandi management. The Congress has already moved an adjournment motion over what it termed mismanagement in mandis across the state.
Given the charged atmosphere in recent days, uncertainty remains over whether the House will function smoothly during the Budget presentation.
Also Read: Odisha Records Historic Paddy Procurement of 58.84 Lakh Tonnes; Payments Exceeding Rs 12,916 crore
Question Hour Agenda
If proceedings remain normal, Question Hour will cover issues related to School and Mass Education, Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare, Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Higher Education, Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, Industry, Skill Development and Technical Education.
During Zero Hour, members from both the treasury benches and the opposition are expected to raise several important matters of public interest.
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