Chandigarh, March 18 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday presented a tax-free Rs 2.05 Lakh Crore budget for 2025-26, making various announcements including earmarking Rs 5,000 Crore for 'Lado Lakshmi Yojana' and setting up an authority to tackle drug abuse.

Presenting the budget in the state Assembly, Saini said he received around 11,000 suggestions from various sections regarding the state budget.

Saini did not impose any fresh tax in the budget.

Sharing details of the proposals in his maiden budget address, Saini said a new department named "Department of Future" will be created to make Haryana "future capable".

Saini, who holds the finance portfolio, said the budget envisages an outlay of Rs 2,05,017.29 Crore for ...