Chhattisgarh Budget 2026: Rs 1.72 Lakh Crore 'Sankalp' Budget Unveiled

• Finance Minister O.P. Chaudhary presented the third budget, themed 'Sankalp', totaling 1.72 lakh crore rupees.
• Key focus areas include education with two new Education Cities (Abujhmad, Jagargunda) and 100 crore provision.
• Five new missions launched: AI, Tourism Development, Sports Promotion, Infrastructure, and Startup/Skill Development, each with 100 crore allocation.
• Significant provisions for tribal development, rural roads, health, and women's welfare, including Mahtari Vandan Yojana (8,200 crore).
• New medical colleges, barrages, airport development, and industrial area investments highlight infrastructure push.