Gujarat FM Kanubhai Desai Presents Budget Worth Rs.4.08 Lakh Crore for 2026-27On February 18, 2026, Kanubhai Desai, Finance Minister of Gujarat, presented the Gujarat state budget for 2026‑27 in the Legislative Assembly, Gandhinagar, with a total outlay of Rs.4,08,053 crore, marking an increase of 10.2 % compared to the 2025‑26 budget.
Highlights:
Deficit: The capital account shows a deficit of Rs.34,358 crore, balanced by net inflows from public account transactions.
Roads & Connectivity: An allocation of Rs.10,008 crore was made for the development of roads and bridges, with additional provisions included to strengthen tribal, rural, and freight connectivity projects across Gujarat.
Urban Infrastructure: Around Rs.16,116 crore was made under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Saheri Vikas Yojana (SJMSVY) to upgrade urban infrastructure.
Rural Development: For rural infrastructure, Rs.5,600 crore has been allocated under the Mukhyamantri Gram Sadak Yojana (MGSY) for village roads and bridges.
Others: Allocations have been made for Agriculture and allied sectors (Rs.24,022 crore), Education(Rs.63,184 crore), and Health (iHealth) expenditure(Rs.25,403 crore) and other key sectors such as housing, tribal welfare, and employment-linked programmes to promote balanced socio-economic development across Gujarat.