Haryana Budget 2026: Rs 2.23 lakh crore outlay, Agniveer quota announced; Big push for farmers, industry and women’s health
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, March 2, 2026: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday presented a ₹2,23,658.17 crore Budget for 2026–27, marking a 10.28% increase over the previous fiscal year. The Budget carries key announcements for Faridabad and Gurugram while introducing major reforms for farmers, youth and industry.
In a significant move, the government announced 20% reservation in police recruitment for Agniveers. Saini also unveiled plans to establish a third power distribution company — Haryana Agri Discom — dedicated exclusively to agricultural consumers. The new utility will manage 5,084 agricultural feeders and ensure uninterrupted power supply to over 7.12 lakh farmers, including streamlined tubewell connections.
The Budget provides for the setting up of “Swasth Nari Clinics” in every district under the “Har Nari, Swasth Nari” initiative. A statewide drive will also vaccinate three lakh girls above 14 years of age against cervical cancer.
To accelerate digital transformation, the state has earmarked funds to train one lakh youth under an AI mission, with proposals from four departments already prioritised.
An enabling fund of ₹500 crore titled “Saksham” has been created to upgrade old industrial areas in districts including Sonipat, Hisar, Ambala City, Yamunanagar, Sirsa, Fatehabad, Nilokheri, Bahadurgarh, Barwala and Panipat. The government also proposed setting up Model Examination Centres in every Assembly constituency under the PPP model.
In line with its green agenda, the state announced plans to shift government buildings and gaushalas to solar and other non-conventional energy sources.
Arriving at the Assembly in a saffron turban, the Chief Minister began his speech with the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev — “Kirat Kar, Naam Kar, Vand Chhak.” He said the Budget reflects extensive public consultation, incorporating around 5,000 suggestions received through meetings, emails and letters.
Highlighting economic growth, Saini stated that Haryana’s per capita income has risen from ₹1,47,382 in 2014–15 to ₹3,58,171 in 2024–25, with projections indicating it may touch ₹3,95,618 in 2025–26 — well above the national average.
The Chief Minister claimed that 98% of last year’s Budget announcements were implemented, asserting that the new fiscal plan aims to strengthen infrastructure, social welfare and economic expansion simultaneously.