Education Sector Investments
The budget allocates ₹59,999 crore to education, aiming to modernize Gujarat's educational landscape. Key initiatives include:
Mission Schools of Excellence: ₹2,914 crore for structural enhancements in over 25,000 classrooms.
Namo Lakshmi Yojana: ₹1,250 crore to promote girls' education.
Right to Education (RTE) Act Implementation: ₹782 crore to support students in private schools.
Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana: ₹250 crore to benefit 2.5 lakh students.
Student Travel Concessions: ₹223 crore allocated for concessions in State Transport buses.
Gyan Shakti Residential Schools of Excellence: ₹200 crore to enhance residential education facilities.
Scholarships: ₹100 crore for Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarships (benefiting 75,000 students) and ₹70 crore for Gyan Setu Merit Scholarships (assisting 90,000 students).
Teacher Recruitment: Plans to recruit over 22,000 teachers in government and aided schools to address staff shortages.
Infrastructure Developments
Significant infrastructure projects are outlined to enhance connectivity and urban development:
Road Expansion: ₹5,000 crore allocated for road expansion projects.
Smart Cities Initiative: ₹4,000 crore dedicated to developing smart cities.
Urban Housing Projects: ₹3,500 crore for urban housing initiatives.
Expressways and High-Speed Corridors: Development of two new expressways and 12 high-speed corridors under the "Garvi Gujarat" project to improve transportation efficiency.
Greenfield Airport in Dahod: ₹45 crore allocated for a new airport to enhance air connectivity.
Social Welfare and Other Initiatives
The budget also focuses on social welfare and economic growth:
Healthcare: Over ₹40,000 crore allocated, including ₹3,200 crore for the Ayushman Bharat Yojana to expand healthcare coverage for low-income families.
Women's Empowerment: ₹15,000 crore for schemes promoting nutrition, financial independence, and safety for women, such as Namo Lakshmi Yojana and Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyam Yojana.
Skill Development and Startups: ₹10,000 crore allocated to foster job creation and entrepreneurship, focusing on IT, AI, renewable energy, and manufacturing sectors.
Agriculture: ₹25,000 crore dedicated to irrigation, smart farming techniques, and crop insurance subsidies, including the Mukhyamantri Kisan Yojana for improved irrigation and financial support.
Renewable Energy: ₹12,000 crore for solar, wind, and hydrogen power projects, aiming to increase solar capacity by 5,000 MW and develop electric vehicle infrastructure.
This comprehensive budget reflects Gujarat's commitment to enhancing education, infrastructure, and social welfare, aiming for balanced and sustainable development across the state.
