Itanagar, March 10 -- Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Minister in-charge of Finance Chowna Mein on Monday presented the state's annual budget of Rs 39,842.23 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a deficit of Rs 966.65 crore.

This budget marks an 11.16 per cent increase over the previous financial year's allocation.

Mein said, this budget is anchored on four major pillars - 'Investing in People, Investing in Infrastructure, Investing in Economy, and Investing in Innovation', aiming to build a stronger future for the state.

Key allocations in the budget include: Rs 369 crore for health sector, Rs 3,000 crore for education, Rs 1,112 crore for agriculture and allied sector, Rs 392 crore for women and child development...