Jharkhand Government Presents Rs 1.58 Lakh Crore Budget for 2026-27 Fiscal Year

The Jharkhand government presented a Rs 1.58 lakh crore budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, an increase from Rs 1.45 lakh crore in 2025-26. Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore highlighted initiatives including the 'Mahila Khushhali Yojna' for women farmers with a Rs 25 crore allocation and plans to open 100 new CM schools. The budget aims to support various social groups and promote inclusive growth, while the government criticized the Centre for insufficient financial support and pending dues related to coal supplies.