Manipur budget 2026-27 tabled with focus on IDP rehabilitation, women empowerment and connectivity

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand, who also holds the Finance portfolio, today presented the Budget Estimates for 2026–27 in the Manipur Legislative Assembly, outlining priorities including rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs), women’s economic empowerment and strengthening of connectivity across the State.
Presenting the budget, the Chief Minister said the State’s own revenue collection is on a growth trajectory with improved economic activity. The State’s own revenue is projected to rise from Rs. 2,087 crore in 2024–25 to Rs. 2,887 crore in 2026–27, reflecting a growth of over 38 percent in two years.
He also acknowledged the support extended by the Government of India, which provided a special assistance package of Rs. 2,198 crore during the current year for pre-payment of high-interest loans, security-related expenditure, deployment of central forces and rehabilitation of IDPs.
A major focus of the budget is rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced persons. The government has earmarked Rs. 734 crore in the 2026–27 budget for construction of permanent houses, compensation for loss of belongings and repair of damaged homes of IDPs.
To strengthen women’s economic participation, the government announced a new scheme aimed at empowering women through self-help groups. The initiative is expected to benefit around 3.5 lakh women across the State, with Rs. 10,000 to be transferred to each beneficiary through Direct Benefit Transfer in the first year. An allocation of Rs. 350 crore has been provided for the scheme.
Infrastructure development, particularly road connectivity, is another priority area. The government has allocated Rs. 914 crore in the budget for expansion, upgradation and maintenance of roads. Additional funding is expected through schemes of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region.
The government also plans to clear the backlog of retirement benefits for employees during the current financial year by providing necessary funds under the revised estimates for 2025–26.
According to the revised estimates for 2025–26, the State’s total receipts are projected at Rs. 32,366 crore, including revenue receipts of Rs. 22,835 crore and capital receipts of Rs. 9,237 crore. Total expenditure is estimated at Rs. 32,436 crore, with revenue expenditure at Rs. 20,767 crore and capital outlay at Rs. 4,761 crore.
For 2026–27, total receipts are estimated at Rs. 32,339 crore, while total expenditure is projected at Rs. 30,356 crore. Revenue expenditure is estimated at Rs. 19,807 crore and capital outlay at Rs. 4,716 crore.
The fiscal deficit for 2026–27 is projected at 2.07 percent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), while the outstanding debt is expected to remain at about 39 percent of GSDP.
The Chief Minister stated that the government would continue to focus on accelerating economic growth, creating employment opportunities for youth and improving the quality of life of the people through initiatives in connectivity, skill development, tourism, drinking water supply, irrigation and infrastructure development across the State.