Smita Mishra 
The Odisha government presented its budget for the financial year 2025-26, outlining its vision for the state’s development and growth. The budget, presented by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, focuses on various sectors, including agriculture, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Agriculture: A Priority Sector
The Odisha government has allocated ₹40,000 crore for the agriculture and allied sectors. This allocation is aimed at boosting agricultural production, improving farmers’ incomes, and enhancing rural livelihoods. The government has also proposed to provide financial assistance to farmers under the Kalia scheme, which has been allocated ₹5,000 crore.
The budget also proposes to promote organic farming, increase irrigation coverage, and enhance agricultural research and development. The government aims to make Odisha a leading state in agricultural production and export.
Education: A Key Focus Area
The Odisha government has allocated ₹15,000 crore for the education sector. This allocation is aimed at improving the quality of education, increasing access to education, and enhancing educational infrastructure. The government has proposed to establish new schools, upgrade existing schools, and provide training to teachers.
The budget also proposes to promote vocational education, skill development, and entrepreneurship. The government aims to make Odisha a hub for quality education and skill development.
Healthcare: A Priority Area
The Odisha government has allocated ₹8,000 crore for the healthcare sector. This allocation is aimed at improving healthcare infrastructure, increasing access to healthcare services, and enhancing healthcare outcomes. The government has proposed to establish new hospitals, upgrade existing hospitals, and provide training to healthcare professionals.
The budget also proposes to promote preventive healthcare, reduce infant mortality rates, and enhance healthcare services for women and children. The government aims to make Odisha a model state for healthcare services.
Infrastructure Development: A Key Driver of Growth
The Odisha government has allocated ₹20,000 crore for infrastructure development. This allocation is aimed at improving road connectivity, enhancing transportation services, and promoting industrial development. The government has proposed to establish new industrial parks, upgrade existing industrial infrastructure, and provide incentives to industries.
The budget also proposes to promote tourism development, enhance urban infrastructure, and improve disaster management services. The government aims to make Odisha a hub for industrial growth and tourism development.
Digital Odisha: A New Initiative
The Odisha government has launched a new initiative called Digital Odisha, aimed at promoting digital infrastructure and services in the state. The government has allocated ₹500 crore for this initiative, which will focus on promoting digital literacy, enhancing digital infrastructure, and providing digital services to citizens.
Mission Shakti: Empowering Women
The Odisha government has allocated ₹2,000 crore for Mission Shakti, a program aimed at empowering women in the state. The program will focus on promoting women’s education, enhancing women’s healthcare services, and providing economic empowerment to women.
Fiscal Deficit and Revenue Targets
The Odisha government has estimated a fiscal deficit of 3.5% of the state’s GDP for the financial year 2025-26. The government aims to achieve revenue growth of 15% in the next financial year.
The Odisha budget for 2025-26 presents a comprehensive vision for the state’s development and growth. The budget focuses on various sectors, including agriculture, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The government’s initiatives, such as Digital Odisha and Mission Shakti, are aimed at promoting digital infrastructure and empowering women. The budget’s fiscal deficit and revenue targets are aimed at promoting fiscal prudence and revenue growth. Overall, the budget presents a positive outlook for Odisha’s development and growth.
