Agartala, Mar 16: The Tripura government on Monday presented a Budget of Rs. 34,212.31 crore for the financial year 2026–27 in the State Legislative Assembly, outlining a series of development-oriented initiatives and welfare measures.
State Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy tabled the Budget during the ongoing session of the Assembly, stating that the fiscal plan aims to accelerate the vision of a “Viksit Tripura”.
The Budget projects a deficit of Rs. 240.72 crore.
A key highlight of the day was the announcement by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha of a 5 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners.
The revised rates will come into effect from April 1, 2026 and are expected to place an additional financial burden of around Rs. 500 crore annually on the state exchequer, the Chief Minister said.
According to official estimates, the decision will benefit 1,02,563 government employees and 81,020 pensioners across the state.
The Finance Minister also informed the House that capital expenditure has been pegged at Rs. 8,945.92 crore, marking an increase of 13.19 per cent compared to the Budget Estimates of FY 2025–26.
During 2026-27, State Government will provide a total of Rs. 914.82 Cr to TTAADC. This is over and above the allocation to be made under RIDF and SASCI, which are being given for capital infrastructure.
The total provision under TSP including allocation of TTAADC has been kept at Rs. 7542.06 Cr. Most of the funds under TSP will be utilized in TTAADC areas, which is 39.39 percent of total development expenditure of the State, the Finance Minister mentioned in his Budget speech.
The higher allocation reflects the government’s emphasis on strengthening infrastructure and development projects.
The Budget outlines a range of new programmes focusing on development of Janajati communities, expansion of healthcare and education facilities, employment generation, improvement of road connectivity, industrial development and support for farmers.
The Finance Minister also noted that the state has witnessed a decline in overall crime rates, attributing it to improved governance and law enforcement. In addition, several initiatives have been proposed to further promote the tourism sector.
The Budget was presented on the second day of the ongoing Budget Session, which is being conducted under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Ramprasad Paul.
The government described the Budget as a comprehensive financial roadmap aimed at ensuring inclusive development and improving the quality of life for all sections of society, including Janajati communities and minorities.
Major Highlights:
1. Total Budget allocation is Rs. 34212.31 Cr., an increase of 5.52 percent as compared to previous year.
2. Supplementary grant Rs. 4,676.81 Cr. proposed.
3. Capital Expenditure projected at Rs. 8,945.92 Cr. in BE 2026-27 with an increase of 13.19% over BE 2025-26.
4. No new taxes proposed in the budget.
5. Allocation of Rs. 2441.50 Cr. for Health sector with an increase of 25,29% over BE 2025-26.
6. Allocation of Rs. 4094.57 Cr. for Rural Development with an increase of 17.50% over BE 2025-26.
7. Allocation of Rs. 1985.61 Cr. for Agri & allied sector with an increase of 5.31% over BE 2025-26.
8. Allocation of Rs. 6439.56 Cr. for Education sector with an increase of 4.43% over BE 2025-26.