Himachal Pradesh Unveils Rs 58,514 Crore Budget for FY 2025-26 with Focus on Tourism, Green Energy, and Rural Development
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Budget Size | Rs 58,514 crore for FY 2025-26 |
| Financial Challenges | Revenue Deficit Grant reduced to Rs 3,257 crore; Loss of Rs 9,478 crore due to GST compensation withdrawal |
| State Debt | Rs 1,04,729 crore total debt; Rs 29,046 crore borrowed by present government |
| Tourism Boost | 78 new eco-tourism sites planned; Tea estates to be developed as eco-tourism destinations |
| Green Energy | 500 electric buses to be purchased; Shimla Ropeway Project to start in FY26 |
| Environmental Conservation | Himachal Pradesh's ecological services valued at Rs 90,000 crore annually |
| Farmers' Support | Milk MSP Hike: Cow milk Rs 51/litre, Buffalo milk Rs 61/litre; 1 lakh farmers to be included in natural farming |
| Spice Park | To be set up in Hamirpur for promoting spice farming |
| Wage Hike (MGNREGA) | Increased from Rs 300 to Rs 320 per day |
| Senior Citizen Pension | Pension arrears for 70-75 years age group to be cleared in May 2025 |