Lagatar24 Desk
Ranchi: Jharkhand has spent just 56.89% of its allocated budget for the financial year 2024-25, leaving a significant portion yet to be utilized within the next two and a half months. The state’s total budget for the year amounts to ₹1,28,900 crore, of which ₹71,833 crorehas been spent so far.
Central and State Scheme Expenditure
•Central Schemes: The budget allocation for central schemes is ₹13,812.34 crore, but only ₹4,776.71 crore (34%) has been utilized.
•State Schemes: A total of ₹1,08,636.24 crore was allocated for state schemes, out of which ₹65,268.70 crore (60.08%) has been spent.
Approved Projects
So far, 2,789 projects across various departments have been approved, with a total sanction of ₹88,555 crore. Key allocations include:
•Women and Child Development: ₹16,253 crore
•Panchayati Raj: ₹1,285 crore
•Rural Development: ₹11,217 crore
•Agriculture: ₹2,309 crore
Department-wise Key Allocations
The following departments received significant allocations:
•Agriculture: ₹2,309 crore
•Energy: ₹9,363 crore
•Health: ₹46,885 crore
•Women and Child Development: ₹16,253 crore
•Primary Education: ₹8,605 crore
•Rural Works: ₹5,069 crore
•Public Works (Roads): ₹5,910 crore
•Water Resources: ₹3,820 crore
•Backward Classes Welfare: ₹3,038 crore
Challenges Ahead
Despite significant approvals and expenditures in some areas, managing the remaining budget in the short timeframe poses a logistical challenge. Departments will need to accelerate project implementation to utilize the allocated funds effectively.
