Haryana and Himachal Budgets Focus on AI, Tourism, and Sustainability

Haryana emphasizes artificial intelligence and women empowerment, while Himachal prioritizes tourism, green energy, and rural development in their 2025-26 state budgets.

Haryana's ₹2.05 lakh crore budget includes the launch of the Haryana AI Mission with ₹474 crore World Bank support to train 50,000 youth in emerging technologies.
Himachal Pradesh's ₹58,514 crore budget aims to boost eco-tourism, expand green energy initiatives, and increase the minimum support price for milk and turmeric.
Haryana introduces the Lado Lakshmi Yojana with ₹5,000 crore allocated to provide ₹2,100 monthly assistance to women across the state.
Himachal announces plans to procure 500 electric buses and initiate the Shimla ropeway project, enhancing sustainable transportation.
Both states address fiscal challenges, with Haryana creating a Department of the Future and Himachal targeting rural development and natural farming expansion.