Tripura Budget 2026-27
Agartala: In a bold move towards transforming the state into a modern economic powerhouse, Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy on Monday unveiled a ₹34,212.31 crore budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Presented in the State Assembly, the budget is being hailed as a “People’s Budget”—a strategic roadmap that aims to achieve the vision of ‘Viksit Tripura 2047’ without imposing a single penny of additional tax on the citizens. With a massive 13.19% surge in capital expenditure and a record-breaking 25.29% increase in health sector funding, the government has signaled its commitment to world-class infrastructure and robust social welfare.
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Tripura Budget 2026-27 at a Glance:
The roadmap to ‘Viksit Tripura 2047’
The Big Numbers
- Total Budget Outlay: ₹34,212.31 Crore (↑ 5.52% from last year)
- Capital Expenditure: ₹8,945.92 Crore (↑ 13.19%)
- Budget Deficit: ₹240.72 Crore
- New Taxes: Zero
Health & Education (The Human Capital)
- Health Allocation: ₹2,441.50 Crore (↑ 25.29%)
- Key Project: Establishment of a new Ayurvedic Medical College.
- Education Allocation: ₹6,439.56 Crore (↑ 4.43%)
- Key Project: New University for Women and upgraded campus infrastructure.
Agriculture & Rural Development
- Rural Development: ₹4,094.57 Crore (↑ 17.50%)
- Agriculture: ₹1,985.61 Crore (↑ 5.31%)
- Infrastructure: 60 new rural markets and 100 Farmer Advisory Centers.
- Livestock: Major push for Veterinary, Fishery, and Animal Husbandry sectors.
Tribal (Janajati) Welfare
- Tribal Welfare Dept: ₹914.82 Crore.
- Development of Tribal Areas: ₹7,148 Crore earmarked for holistic growth.
- Culture: Funding for publishing books in regional indigenous languages.
Technology & Infrastructure
- IT Sector: Massive upgrade using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and new IT Parks.
- Connectivity: ₹1,900 Crore Central Grant for National Highway construction.
- Sports: New stadium gallery with 30,000 seating capacity.
Why This Budget Matters
“This budget is the foundation for a Viksit Tripura 2047. By increasing capital expenditure by over 13% without raising taxes, we are ensuring that the state’s economy remains dynamic and employment friendly.” — Pranajit Singha Roy, Finance Minister
| Sector | Allocation (Cr) | Growth % |
| Health | ₹2,441.50 | +25.29% |
| Rural Dev. | ₹4,094.57 | +17.50% |
| Infrastructure | ₹8,945.92 | +13.19% |
| Agriculture | ₹1,985.61 | +5.31% |
| Education | ₹6,439.56 | +4.43% |
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The 2026-27 budget stands as a testament to the state’s fiscal discipline and its ambition to lead the Northeast in the digital age. By integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the IT sector, proposing a new Women’s University, and earmarking over ₹7,000 crore for Tribal development, the government has ensured that growth is both high-tech and inclusive. As Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy aptly summarized, this budget leaves “no sector behind,” setting the stage for a more prosperous, connected, and healthy Tripura for generations to come.
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