Assam’s 2025-26 Budget Sets Bold Path for Rapid Growth: ACC Chairman Rupam Goswami

GUWAHATI: State Finance Minister Ajanta Neog presented the 2025-26 state budget, which has been hailed as a reflection of Assam’s rapidly developing economy. The ACC chairman, Rupam Goswami, expressed optimism about the budget, stating that it will provide relief and support to the general public. The budget highlights Assam’s rapid economic growth over the past decade, with the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) rising from Rs 2,27,959 crore in 2015-16 to Rs 6,43,667 crore in 2024-25. Per capita income has also seen a significant increase from Rs 60,817 in 2015-16 to Rs 1,54,222 in 2024-25.

The budget includes several key welfare measures, including: Women Empowerment Scheme: Financial assistance for 32 lakh members of self-help groups to support productive activities and enhance self-employment avenues.

Nijut Moina Scheme; Mukhya Mantri Jeevan Prerana Scheme; Provincialization of Schools and Colleges; Arunodoi Scheme; Wage Increase and tea Garden Welfare.

The budget also focuses on infrastructure development and education, with the construction of 25 km roads under the Assam Mala project in every district. Additionally, a medical college in Darrang and an agricultural college in Karbi Anglong will be established.

Goswami confidently asserted that under the stewardship of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam will soon emerge as a prosperous and leading state in India, as reflected in the proposed budget, stated a press release.

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