New Delhi, March 3 -- The Chhattisgarh government announced schemes for farmers, promoted infrastructural development and eased regulations and business costs in its annual budget for 2025-26 on Monday.

The budget would focus on good governance, enhancing infrastructure, technology inclusion, and industrial growth, according to a state government statement. Industries contributed to 48% of the state's total economic output, the government said.

The state's total economic output measured by the gross state domestic product (GSDP) for 2025-26 is projected to increase by 12% to Rs.6.35 trillion. Chhattisgarh's fiscal deficit will widen to 2.97% of the GSDP in the same period, compared to 2.90% in 2024-25, according to the statement.

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