Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel welcomed the state Budget for 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai, calling it a significant step towards achieving the vision of a ‘Viksit Gujarat.’ He described the budget as a mission of public welfare and a reflection of the government’s commitment to development.

Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai presented the budget in the Legislative Assembly, emphasizing that it systematically implements Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ through various public welfare schemes. A major highlight of the budget is the announcement of a ₹50,000 crore Viksit Gujarat Fund to accelerate the state's growth.

Hailing the budget, CM Patel said, “This ₹3.70 lakh crore budget, the largest in Gujarat’s history, underscores our commitment to development. With a 21.8% increase in capital expenditure, it aims to make the lives of Gujarat’s citizens more comfortable, prosperous, and fulfilling.” He further expressed confidence that the budget would serve as a quantum leap in Gujarat’s economic progress.

A significant focus has been placed on infrastructure and connectivity, with the announcement of six Regional Economic Plans to boost Gujarat’s development. The six identified regions include Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Saurashtra Coastal Region, and Kutch.

To enhance road connectivity, the government has announced the development of two new Greenfield Expressways and 12 high-speed corridors. Among them, the Namo Shakti Expressway will connect Deesa in North Gujarat with Pipavav in Saurashtra, while the Somnath-Dwarka Expressway will link Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Dwarka, Somnath, and Porbandar, improving connectivity to key religious destinations.

In the aviation sector, the budget includes plans for a new airport in Dahod and upgrades to existing airports in Vadodara, Surat, Bhavnagar, and Porbandar.