Agartala, March 17: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Monday that the state’s budget for 2026-27 has increased by approximately 5.52% compared to the current fiscal year (2025-26). The budget emphasizes health, rural development, and capital expenditure.
The Chief Minister highlighted that this year’s budget does not impose any new taxes and has increased allocations for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).
Expressing gratitude to Finance Minister Pranjit Singha Roy for presenting the budget in the assembly, he described it as a budget focused on public welfare.
The total budget size has risen from ₹32,410 crores in 2025-26 to ₹34,212.31 crores in 2026-27. CM Saha stated that special attention has been given to capital expenditure, which has increased to ₹8,945.92 crores, marking a 13.19% rise compared to the previous year.
He also mentioned that a supplementary grant of ₹4,676 crores has been proposed for the current fiscal year. Allocations for Pranjit Singha Roy have increased to ₹918 crores, up from ₹860.28 crores last year.
To strengthen health facilities in the state, several new initiatives will be launched. These include a critical care block at Dhalai District Hospital, trauma care centers in Teliamura, Bishramganj, and Khowai, as well as maternal and child care wings in district and sub-divisional hospitals.
Additionally, a new Primary Health Center (PHC) will be established in Gomati district, while 20 PHCs and 9 Community Health Centers (CHCs) will be upgraded.
CM Saha also announced the establishment of an Ayurvedic Medical College, a Homeopathy Medical College, and the Tripura University of Health Sciences in Gomati district. Plans are underway to set up IT parks and other development projects.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister declared a 5% increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for government employees and pensioners. The DA and DR will rise from 36% to 41%, with the revised rate effective from April 1.
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