The ₹17,440 crore Supplementary Budget for the fiscal year 2025–2026 was approved by the Odisha Assembly on Monday. Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mohan Charan Majhi claimed that the funds demonstrate the government’s dedication to long-term economic transformation, fiscal restraint, and inclusive development. In response to the discussion surrounding the supplemental demands, Majhi stated that the extra spending, of which ₹13,716 crore is program expenditure, has been carefully planned to expedite the social sector reforms, infrastructure development, and welfare initiatives outlined in the main budget of ₹2.9 lakh crore that was passed earlier this year.

Majhi reaffirmed the state’s sound financial standing, pointing out that Odisha still has a 1.3% revenue surplus, a debt-to-GSDP

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