Bihar Budget 2026-27: Education Gets Highest Allocation, Focus on Development

• Bihar's Nitish government presented a record 3.47 lakh crore rupees budget for 2026-27, an increase from the previous 3.17 lakh crore rupees.
• Education and Higher Education received the largest share, with 68,216.95 crore rupees allocated for infrastructure, teacher recruitment, and digital education.
• Rural Development secured the second-highest allocation of 23,701.18 crore rupees, focusing on rural infrastructure, drinking water, sanitation, and employment.
• Health Department received 21,270.40 crore rupees, and the Home Department was allocated 20,132.87 crore rupees for public health and law enforcement.
• Significant funds were also earmarked for Energy (18,737.06 crore rupees), Road Construction (18,716.97 crore rupees), and various Social Welfare departments (13,202.38 crore rupees).

Why It Matters: Bihar's 2026-27 budget prioritizes education, rural development, and social welfare for inclusive growth.