Finance Department Bags Highest Allocation, Parliamentary Affairs Gets the Least in Assam Budget 2025

GUWAHATI: The Assam government has unveiled its budget for the financial year 2025-26, with allocations aimed at economic development, social welfare, and infrastructure growth. The Finance Department received the highest allocation of ₹35,301 crore, while the Parliamentary Affairs Department got the lowest allocation of just ₹0.79 crore.

ALSO READ: How Was Assam Budget 2025 For Guwahati? Check Here

The key allocations by department are as follows:

- Finance Department - ₹35,301 crore
- School Education Department - ₹18,733 crore
- Health & Family Welfare Department - ₹5,393 crore
- Panchayat & Rural Development - ₹7,470 crore
- Welfare of Bodoland Department - ₹4,160 crore
- Land Revenue & Disaster Management - ₹3,185 crore
- Agriculture Department - ₹2,173 crore
- Water Resources Department - ₹1,599 crore
- Environment & Forest Department - ₹1,290 crore
- Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs - ₹1,066 crore

Some of the smaller allocations include:

- Excise Department - ₹111 crore
- Tourism Department - ₹101 crore
- Science, Technology & Climate Change Department - ₹90 crore
- Innovation, Incubation & Start-up Department - ₹60 crore
- Parliamentary Affairs Department - ₹0.79 crore

The government has focused on strengthening education and healthcare with substantial funding. Rural development and welfare of various communities have received strong financial backing. Environment, science, and technology continue to be supported, though with modest allocations. Tourism and start-up development remain key focus areas but have received limited funds compared to core infrastructure sectors.

The Assam government has reaffirmed its commitment to balanced development across sectors, with an emphasis on financial stability, social welfare, and economic empowerment. However, concerns remain over the relatively low allocation for tourism and technological advancements, which could be key drivers of long-term growth.

The Assam Budget 2025 reflects the government’s priorities in financial planning, education, healthcare, and rural development. While the Finance Department enjoys the largest share of funds, smaller allocations to tourism and innovation raise questions about the state's strategy in fostering long-term economic diversification.