Mission 2026: Powering Progress from Tap Water to Solar Parks

Diya Kumari, Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, presented the State Budget for 2026–27 on 11 February 2026, proposing an outlay of ₹6,800 crore to strengthen water supply systems across rural and urban regions.

Under the CM Jal Jeevan Mission, ₹4,500 crore has been earmarked to provide tap water connections to every rural household, while ₹2,300 crore will be allocated to improve drinking water supply in urban areas.

The Deputy Chief Minister also announced plans to develop new solar parks in Bikaner and Jaisalmer, with a proposed investment of ₹2,950 crore to boost renewable energy capacity in the state.

Additionally, the Budget makes provisions under the CM Self-Employment Scheme, offering interest-free loans and grants of up to ₹10 lakh to benefit 30,000 young people. Infrastructure allocations include ₹1,400 crore for non-patchable roads and ₹600 crore for the construction of missing link roads.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.