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Chhattisgarh Budget FY27: ₹1.72 Lakh Crore Outlay Presented

2 March 20261 min read
ECONOMYChhattisgarhBudget FY27: ₹1.72Lakh Crore OutlayPresented2 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

In the state assembly, Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O. P. Chaudhary presented the budget for FY27 with a total outlay of ₹1.72 lakh crore.

Key facts

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Total budget₹1.72 lakh crore
Capital expenditure₹26,500 crore (estimated)
Fiscal deficit2.87% of GSDP
  • Presented by Finance Minister O. P. Chaudhary.
  • Priority areas: Bastar development, education, agriculture and industry.
  • The social sector got the largest allocation, stressing inclusive growth.

Exam angle

  • State: Chhattisgarh; fiscal year: FY27.
  • Deficit measured against GSDP, not GDP.
  • Remember the three numbers: ₹1.72 lakh crore, ₹26,500 crore and 2.87%.

Test yourself

1. What is the total size of Chhattisgarh's FY27 Budget?

The budget outlay is ₹1.72 lakh crore.

2. Who presented the Chhattisgarh Budget for FY27 in the state assembly?

Finance Minister O. P. Chaudhary presented it.

3. Chhattisgarh's FY27 fiscal deficit is estimated at what share of GSDP?

The fiscal deficit is 2.87% of GSDP.

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