” Assam’s 2025-26 Budget Sets Bold Path for Rapid Growth and Inclusive Development: BJP President Dilip Saikia”
The 2025-26 Assam state budget, presented by Finance Minister Ajanta Neog in the Assam Legislative Assembly today, has been described as a reflection of Assam’s rapidly developing economy by BJP State President and MP Dilip Saikia.
Welcoming the budget, Saikia expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma for taking several welfare initiatives that benefit all sections of society. He hailed the budget as people-centric and public welfare-oriented, aligning with the BJP’s core ideology of serving the common people. Saikia described the budget as a comprehensive and inclusive one that will provide relief and support to the general public.
In an official statement sent to the media, Saikia highlighted Assam’s rapid economic growth over the past decade . He pointed out that Assam’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) had risen significantly from ₹2,27,959 crore in 2015-16 to ₹6,43,667 crore in 2024-25. During this period, per capita income also saw a notable increase from ₹60,817 in 2015-16 to ₹1,54,222 in 2024-25 .
Saikia further elaborated on key welfare measures in the budget:
Women Empowerment Scheme: Financial assistance for 32 lakh members of self-help groups to support productive activities.
Nijut Moina Scheme: Doubling the number of female students covered under this initiative compared to the previous year.
Mukhya Mantri Jeevan Prerana Scheme: ₹2,500 per month for one year to graduate students starting in 2025.
Provincialization of Schools and Colleges: Institutions established before 2006 will be provincialized.
Arunodoi Scheme: Expansion to cover 37.2 lakh women .
Wage Increase: Salary increments for ASHA and Anganwadi workers .
Tea Garden Welfare: One-time financial assistance of ₹5,000 for 6.8 lakh tea garden workers.
Support for Cultural Institutions: Financial aid to 25,000 Namghars (Assamese prayer halls ).
Creative Writing Support: ₹25,000 each for 1,000 talented writers .
Infrastructure Development: Construction of 25 km roads under the Assam Mala project in every district.
Healthcare and Education: Establishment of a medical college in Darrang and an agricultural college in Karbi Anglong.
Land Survey: Conducting land surveys in char areas.
Cultural Preservation: Translating Ajan Fakir’s Zikir and Zari songs into local languages.
Saikia emphasized that these initiatives will significantly contribute to Assam’s advancement, positioning the state as one of the country’s leading regions.
In addition to general development, the budget includes substantial allocations for autonomous council areas:
Bodoland Territorial Council: ₹1,143 crore
Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council: ₹621 crore
North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council: ₹306 crore
The budget also prioritizes the welfare of farmers, women, and youth.
The BJP state president highlighted that without imposing any additional taxes on citizens, the ₹1,55,428.75 crore budget effectively addresses Assam’s infrastructural growth and socio-economic progress. He criticized the previous Congress-led government for minimal capital expenditure in 2015-16, which hindered Assam’s development. In contrast, under BJP’s leadership, capital expenditure increased significantly, reaching ₹24,964 crore in 2024-25 (until March 6). This year’s budget proposes further growth in capital expenditure to ₹38,202.78 crore, marking a commendable step toward the state’s progress.
Saikia confidently asserted that under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP-led coalition government, Assam will soon emerge as a prosperous and leading state in India, as reflected in the proposed
