Prioritizing rural development in the supplementary budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, the Yogi government has allocated ₹17,942.73 crore for the Rural Development Department. The government says this amount will accelerate the expansion of rural infrastructure, employment generation, housing construction, and road connectivity. Special emphasis has been placed on strengthening the rural economy and effectively implementing development schemes.
The supplementary budget makes the largest provision for rural employment and livelihood schemes. An allocation of ₹13,768.68 crore has been made under the material head of the VB-G Ram-G Yojana. An allocation of ₹745.53 crore has been made under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) to provide permanent housing to rural families. To improve rural connectivity, ₹80 crore has been allocated for road maintenance and ₹591.67 crore for new road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The government believes that an improved road network will boost rural mobility, transportation of agricultural produce, and local economic activities.
According to the government, these provisions will accelerate development work in villages, increase employment opportunities, and improve the living standards of villagers. The budget aims to further accelerate development by strengthening infrastructure in rural areas.