Bihar assembly passes Appropriation Bill

The Bihar assembly on Monday passed an appropriation Bill to clear decks for withdrawal of the state’s annual budgetary provision of more than Rs 3.47 lakh crore for 2026-27 from the consolidated fund.
The Bihar Appropriation (No 2) Bill, 2026, tabled by Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav, was passed by voice vote.
“The size of Bihar’s budget has increased significantly in recent years. From Rs 23,885 crore in 2004-05, it has increased to Rs 3,47,589 lakh crore. This reflects the state’s enhanced capacity to invest in development, infrastructure, and social sectors,” Yadav said.