Haryana Budget 2025 Live Updates: Subsidy under 'Mera Pani Meri Virasat Yojana' increased from Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 per acre, says CM Nayab Singh Saini

• To enhance educational infrastructure, Haryana will establish Model Sanskriti Schools every 10 km to benefit rural students.
• Additionally, French language will be introduced in state-run schools from Class III, expanding linguistic exposure for young learners.
• The government also plans to set up E-libraries in all model schools, ensuring better access to digital learning resources.
• Further strengthening higher education, model colleges will be established in every district of the state.

Mission Haryana-2047

• Goal: Raise Haryana’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) to $1 trillion.
• Initial allocation: Rs 5 crore for the mission.

Economic growth over the last decade:

• Haryana’s GSDP: Rs 4,37,145 crore in 2014-15 → Rs 12,13,951 crore in 2024-25 (estimated).
• Per Capita Income: Rs 1,47,382 in 2014-15 → Rs 3,53,182 in 2024-25 (estimated).

Growth rate (last 10 years):

• GSDP grew at an average of 10.8%.
• Per capita income increased at an average of 9.1%.

Key points:

• A bill will be introduced in this session to combat illegal migration via 'Donkey Routes'.
• Haryana Overseas Employment Cell and Haryana Skill & Employment Corporation to facilitate global job opportunities for youth.

Key proposals

• A new "Department of Future" to be established to make Haryana "future-ready."
• Over the past 10 years, the state has prioritized e-governance.
• Haryana AI Mission proposed, with the World Bank pledging Rs 474 crore in support.
• AI hubs to be set up in Gurugram and Panchkula.
• The government will encourage private investors to create a Rs 2,000 crore "Fund of Funds" to support startups.

• This year, 11 meetings were conducted with various stakeholders, resulting in 1,592 suggestions.
• To gather public input, an online portal was launched on December 10, 2024, which received 8,963 responses.
• Out of the 217 promises made in the manifesto, 19 have been fulfilled, while 14 are currently in progress.
• With the approval of today's budget provisions, the government aims to fulfill nearly 90 more commitments in the upcoming financial year.

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, will present his first state budget in the Assembly today at 2 PM. This marks his debut as the finance minister in the budget session. In February 2024, his predecessor, former CM Manohar Lal Khattar, had presented the last budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year while holding the finance portfolio.

Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana has assured that the upcoming state budget for the financial year 2025-26 will prioritize the agriculture sector. Emphasizing the government’s commitment to farmers’ welfare, he highlighted that special provisions will be made to strengthen the sector. He reiterated that the "double-engine government" is dedicated to uplifting the farming community and ensuring sustainable agricultural growth.

Haryana Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Vipul Goel, during a budget session discussion, underscored the government's commitment to cow protection. He revealed that since 2014, the budget for cow welfare has surged from ?2 crore to ?425 crore. Additionally, funds for cattle fodder, previously ?1.85 crore, have increased significantly, with ?163 crore allocated this year to cow shelters. The state has also established two cow sanctuaries in Panipat and Hisar, rehabilitating nearly 6,000 stray cattle.

As part of its efforts to enhance cow protection, the Haryana government has constructed two dedicated cow sanctuaries in Panipat's Nain village and Hisar's Dhandhoor village. Built at a cost of Rs 8 crore, these facilities collectively accommodate around 5,000 animals. The Gau Seva Aayog has further allocated Rs 10 crore for developing additional sanctuaries, reinforcing the government's commitment to animal welfare.

Addressing the Haryana Vidhan Sabha on the first day of the Budget session, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to the vision of ‘Viksit Haryana-Viksit Bharat.’ He urged all members of the House to work collectively towards the holistic development of the state, ensuring progress across key sectors.

With a focus on strengthening agriculture, cow protection, and infrastructure, the Haryana government is gearing up for a budget that addresses key concerns of the state. As the Budget 2025-26 session progresses, further announcements are expected to outline the government's plans for economic growth, rural development, and welfare initiatives.