Assam Budget 2025-26: Focusing on Growth, Heritage, and Soft Power

The Assam budget 2025-26 aims at enhancing current schemes without new announcements, aligning with cultural preservation and economic growth. It highlights infrastructure projects, financial development, and cultural contributions like classical language status for Assamese and recognition of Charaideo Moidam as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The 2025-26 Assam budget focuses on expanding existing schemes, abstaining from new announcements despite forthcoming assembly elections. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized development through cultural heritage and economic growth during his assembly address.

Presented by Finance Minister Ajanta Neog, the budget aims to enhance physical infrastructure and prioritize economic activities at grassroots levels. It introduces initiatives like creating an OTT platform for Assamese content and its satellite, while noting significant capital expenditure growth.

Highlighting Assam's cultural achievements such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition for Charaideo Moidam, Sarma articulated the state's emerging soft power status. The budget also underscores financial inclusion with schemes improving economic capabilities, boosting Assam as a manufacturing and economic hub.