Mod 2: Sectoral Budget Allocations 2025-26 - Priority Sectors
Departmental Priorities & Welfare Allocations:
The Bihar Budget 2025-26 reaffirmed the state's strategic commitment to human capital development and social overhead capital. The Education Department captured the highest overall allocation across all departments at ₹60,964.87 crore, representing approximately 19.24% of the entire state budget.
Breakdown of Top Spending Departments:
- Health & Family Welfare: Allocated ₹20,035.80 crore for hospital upgrades, medical colleges, and 108 new urban health wellness centers.
- Roads & Infrastructure: Combined outlays to the Rural Works Department and Road Construction Department totaled ₹17,908.18 crore.
- Home Department (Police & Security): Allocated ₹17,831.21 crore for law enforcement modernization and forensic infrastructure.
- Rural Development: Allocated ₹16,093.46 crore to expand rural housing (PMAY-G) and livelihood schemes.
- Energy Sector: Received ₹13,484.35 crore, including rooftop and canal-bank solar power initiatives.
- Social Welfare (SC/ST, EBC, Minorities): Over ₹13,368.00 crore dedicated to social security and scholarships.
Exam View: Key Takeaways for Competitive Examinations:
- Highest Departmental Allocation: Education (₹60,964.87 crore; 19.24% of budget).
- Health Department Outlay: ₹20,035.80 crore.
- Roads Outlay (Rural + RCD): ₹17,908.18 crore.
- Home Department: ₹17,831.21 crore.
- Rural Development: ₹16,093.46 crore.
- Highest Departmental Allocation: Education (₹60,964.87 crore; 19.24% of budget).
- Health Department Outlay: ₹20,035.80 crore.
- Roads Outlay (Rural + RCD): ₹17,908.18 crore.
- Home Department: ₹17,831.21 crore.
- Rural Development: ₹16,093.46 crore.
- Highest Departmental Allocation: Education (₹60,964.87 crore; 19.24% of budget).
- Health Department Outlay: ₹20,035.80 crore.
- Roads Outlay (Rural + RCD): ₹17,908.18 crore.
- Home Department: ₹17,831.21 crore.
- Rural Development: ₹16,093.46 crore.
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Which department received the highest allocation in the Bihar Budget 2025-26?
What total budget was allocated to the Health Department in Bihar for FY 2025-26?
How much was allocated combined to the Road Construction and Rural Works departments in 2025-26?
What was the budgetary provision for the Home Department (Police & Law Enforcement) in 2025-26?
How much funds were allocated to the Rural Development Department in Bihar Budget 2025-26?
What outlay was granted to the Energy Department in Bihar for FY 2025-26?
What percentage of the Bihar State Budget was taken up by the Education Department in 2025-26?
In which district did the Budget 2025-26 announce a dedicated specialized cancer care center?
How many new Urban Health Wellness Centers were proposed in the Health outlay?
How much was earmarked for Urban Development and Housing Department in 2025-26?
What was the total allocation for Agriculture and allied farming activities in the 2025-26 budget?
What amount was allocated towards the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme in the 2025-26 budget?
Under which green initiative were solar power plants proposed along canal banks with a ₹25 crore outlay?
What was the budgetary allocation to the Panchayati Raj Department in 2025-26?
Which district's handloom and textile corridor received special infrastructure grants in the budget?
What allocation was provided for targeted social welfare schemes for SC/ST, EBC and Minorities?
Which mode of transport was introduced specifically for women commuters in major urban cities in Bihar Budget 2025?
What was the allocation for the Water Resources Department (Irrigation and Embankments) in 2025-26?
How much was allocated to the Industry Department to boost industrial clusters and plug-and-play parks in 2025-26?
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Highest Departmental Allocation: ______
Education (₹60,964.87 crore; 19.24% of budget).Health Department Outlay: ₹______
Roads Outlay (Rural + RCD): ₹______
Home Department: ₹______
Rural Development: ₹______