Haryana Unveils ₹2.23 Lakh Crore Budget for 2026-27

Haryana Chief Minister and Finance Minister Nayab Singh Saini presented the Haryana Budget 2026-27 with an outlay of ₹2,23,658 crore. Which is also marking a 10.28% increase over the revised estimate of ₹2,02,816 crore for 2025-26. The budget projects a fiscal deficit of ₹40,293 crore (2.65% of GSDP). Also lays out an ambitious roadmap focused on AI, agriculture, women empowerment, industrial growth and environmental sustainability.

Haryana Budget 2026-27: Key Fiscal Numbers

Key Numbers of The Budget

• Total Budget Outlay: ₹2,23,658 crore
• Increase over 2025-26: 10.28%
• Fiscal Deficit: ₹40,293 crore (2.65% of GSDP)
• Revenue Deficit: 0.87%
• Effective Revenue Deficit: 0.41%
• Capital Expenditure: 1.86%
• Effective Capital Expenditure: 2.32%

The government reiterated its target of making Haryana a trillion dollar economy by 2047.

Haryana AI Mission 2026: ₹474 Crore Allocation

• ₹474 crore allocated for the Haryana AI Mission.
• Training for 1 lakh youth in artificial intelligence.
• AI-based models to be integrated into departmental services.
• Focus on digital governance and innovation.
• The Haryana AI Mission 2026 aims to position the state as a technology-driven economy.

Water Secure Haryana Project & Yamuna Mission

• ₹5,715 crore allocated for the Water Secure Haryana Project.
• New mission to eliminate pollution along 313 km of the Yamuna River under the theme “Water is Life”.
• Conversion of all government buildings and registered cow shelters into solar-powered complexes.
• These measures strengthen water security and environmental sustainability.

Women-Centric Announcements in Haryana Budget 2026-27

• ₹5 crore Workplace Safety Fund to boost women’s workforce participation.
• HPV vaccination for 3 lakh girls (14-15 years).
• “Healthy Women Empowered Family” clinics in every district and subdivision hospital.
• Employment subsidy for hiring local youth increased from ₹48,000 to ₹1 lakh per employee per year.
• The Haryana Budget 2026-27 places strong emphasis on women’s health and employment.

Agriculture & Farmer Welfare Measures

• ₹2,000 per acre bonus for pulses, oilseeds, and cotton (excluding paddy).
• Indigenous cotton incentive raised from ₹3,000 to ₹4,000 per acre.
• ₹10,000 per acre annual grant for certified organic farmers.
• Three-year plan to quality-test 8 lakh tube wells.
• Strengthening FPOs and rural haat mandis.
• Higher compensation under Horticulture Insurance Scheme.
• The agriculture package aims to diversify crops and promote sustainable farming.

Power Sector Reform: Haryana Agri Discom

• Creation of a third electricity distribution company – Haryana Agri Discom.
• Will serve 5,084 agricultural feeders and 7.12 lakh agricultural consumers.
• Focus on improved power supply and sector-specific efficiency.
• This reform is expected to enhance agricultural power distribution.

Industry, Employment & Wage Policy

• ₹500 crore empowerment fund for rejuvenation of old industrial areas.
• Removal of block based classification under Make in Haryana policy.
• Decision pending on increasing minimum wage from ₹11,257 to ₹15,200 per month.
• Model examination centres in every assembly constituency; first in Kurukshetra by December 25, 2026.
• The budget promotes industrial competitiveness and employment generation.

Question

1. What is the total outlay of Haryana Budget 2026-27?

A. ₹2.02 lakh crore
B. ₹2.10 lakh crore
C. ₹2.23 lakh crore
D. ₹2.50 lakh crore