Ranchi, Jan. 29 -- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday emphasised the need for a comprehensive, inclusive and sustainable budget that reflects public aspirations and prepares the state for long-term development.

Addressing the Abua Dishom Budget Seminar 2026-27 organised by the Finance Department at the Jharkhand Secretariat, Soren said the upcoming budget should ensure balanced growth across sectors and benefit every section of society. He noted that Jharkhand has completed 25 years of statehood and now requires a strong and multidimensional budget framework to guide its next phase of progress.

The Chief Minister said the size of the next budget is expected to be around Rs 1 lakh crore and could increase further in the comi...