By Neeraj Kumar
Patna: The Bihar government is preparing to present the state budget for 2025-26 shortly. A key meeting was held in Patna on Tuesday under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Samrat Chaudhary. Speaking to the media, Chaudhary emphasised that this year’s budget would prioritise the agriculture, industry, and IT sectors.
Senior government officials, Bihar ministers, industrialists, intellectuals, and members of the public from Patna participated in the meeting. Discussions revolved around plans to boost the state’s economic development, with a special focus on key sectors.
“The main discussion in this meeting was about agriculture, industry, and the IT sector. Industrialists shared their perspectives, and we also gathered opinions from others. The central government is trying to introduce innovative measures in its budget, and we will follow suit. Especially in agriculture, industry, and IT, the government will strive to make substantial progress,” stated Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary.
The budget session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly is expected to commence soon, aligning with the budget session of the Lok Sabha, which begins on 31 January. Public input was also sought to determine innovative measures for the upcoming budget, particularly for the industrial sector, which is witnessing steady growth in the state.
IT Minister Sumit Singh highlighted significant advancements in Bihar’s IT sector, with further plans for expansion this year. Finance Minister Chaudhary also stressed the importance of agriculture, stating that both the central and state governments are working diligently to enhance this sector.
“Farmers must receive better facilities to double their income. Action plans have been collaboratively developed to achieve this goal. Efforts are being made to ensure irrigation and electricity reach every field. While considerable progress has been made, there is much left to accomplish this year,” said Chaudhary.
The Bihar government’s focus on agriculture, industry, and IT in the forthcoming budget aims to foster inclusive growth and boost the state’s economy.