Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini presented the state’s 12th budget for the financial year 2026–27 in the Legislative Assembly, highlighting fiscal management priorities and a wide range of policy and spending proposals across sectors. The chief minister said the budget incorporated nearly 5,000 suggestions received during pre-budget consultations, reflecting inputs from various stakeholders.



The budget outlines the state’s revenue framework, noting that Haryana’s share in central taxes will stand at 1.361 per cent from 2026 to 2031, as per the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission. Fiscal discipline remains a stated objective, with the fiscal deficit for 2025–26 estimated at 2.66 per cent of the state’s gross domestic product (GSDP) and a proposal to marginally reduce it to 2.65 per cent in 2026–27.



For 2026–27, the government proposed a total budget outlay of ₹2.23 lakh crore. The budget estimates indicate a fiscal deficit of ₹4,293.17 crore, revenue deficit of 0.87 per cent, and capital expenditure at 1.86 per cent of GSDP, with effective capital expenditure projected at 2.32 per cent.



The chief minister highlighted approvals from the World Bank for multiple projects, including a Clean Air initiative aimed at reducing air pollution across districts by 2031 with financial assistance of ₹2,716 crore. Additional approvals are expected for the Water Secure Haryana project, with proposed funding of ₹5,715 crore by October 2026, and for the Haryana AI Mission with an outlay of ₹474 crore.



Agriculture-related measures include plans to bring an additional 1.4 lakh acres under cultivation, incentives for farmers shifting from paddy to oilseeds or cotton, and an enhanced incentive under the sugarcane technology mission. The budget also proposes higher compensation under the horticulture insurance scheme and the establishment of rural haat markets for direct sale of rural products.



Sector-wise allocations show increases for education, health, sports, industry, energy, public works, urban development, and social welfare departments. The budget proposes higher spending on cooperative institutions, minimum wage revision, and medical reimbursement limits for dependents of employees and pensioners.



Overall, the budget outlines a mix of fiscal consolidation efforts and expanded sectoral spending, with an emphasis on infrastructure, agriculture diversification, and social services for the coming financial year.