Abua Dishom Budget 2026-27 highlights: Key Points for JPSC Exam

With the JPSC 2026 Prelims set for April 12, the clock is ticking. For many aspirants, Paper 2 (Jharkhand Special) is the “make or break” section, and no topic carries more weight than the state’s economy. With the recent unveiling of the ₹1.58 Lakh Crore Abua Dishom Budget, examiners have a fresh goldmine of data to pull from.

The Jharkhand government recently presented the ₹1.58 Lakh Crore Abua Dishom Budget for 2026-27. Understanding these figures is not just important for the exam—it’s the difference between qualifying and missing the cutoff. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the Economic Survey 2025-26 and the new Budget.

1. ₹1.58 Lakh Crore Abua Dishom Budget: Macroeconomic Snapshot (2025-26)

Jharkhand’s economy has shown resilient growth despite global fluctuations. The Per Capita Income has reached a historic milestone this year.

2. Sectoral Contribution to GSVA

To answer questions on the structure of Jharkhand’s economy, remember these three percentages for the Gross State Value Added (GSVA):

• Services Sector (Tertiary): 44.2% – Remains the dominant sector.

• Industrial Sector (Secondary): 33.5% – Driven by mining and manufacturing.

• Agriculture Sector (Primary): 12.3% – Employs the most people but contributes the least to GSVA.

3. Major Schemes & Policy Updates (March 2026)

JPSC often focuses on “Social Sector” spending. Here are the flagship schemes highlighted in the 2026-27 budget:

A. Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana

• Allocation: ₹14,065 Crore.

• Update: Monthly honorarium for women (18-50 years) has been increased to ₹2,500 per month.

B. Abua Awas Yojana

• Allocation: ₹4,100 Crore.

• Target: Providing 3-room pucca houses to the homeless in rural Jharkhand.

C. Health & Education

• Abua Dawakhana: 750 new community clinics to be opened in 2026.

• Student Credit Card: The Guruji Student Credit Card scheme now covers coaching expenses for competitive exams like JPSC and UPSC.

D. PESA Act Implementation

• Date: January 2, 2026.

• Significance: The notification of PESA rules empowers Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas, a key topic for JPSC Paper 1 (Polity) and Paper 2.

📚 Boost Your JPSC Preparation: Previous Year Papers

While the 2026 Budget and Economic Survey are crucial for Paper 2, understanding the exam pattern is equally vital. To help you master the trend of questions asked by JPSC, we have curated the official question papers from the most recent 11th-13th JPSC (2024) exams.

• Master General Studies (Paper 1): Analyze the weightage of History, Geography, and National Current Affairs. 👉

• Master Jharkhand Special (Paper 2): See how many questions were asked from the previous budget and forest reports.

4. JPSC 2026 Practice Quiz: Economic Survey & Budget

Test your knowledge with these 10 high-probability questions based on the data above.

Interactive Practice Set

1. What is the total size of the Jharkhand Budget 2026-27?

   • A) ₹1,28,900 Cr

   • B) ₹1,58,560 Cr

   • C) ₹1,42,000 Cr

   • D) ₹1,85,000 Cr

   • Answer: B (₹1,58,560 Crore)

2. The projected GSDP growth rate for Jharkhand in 2025-26 is:

   • A) 7.2%

   • B) 5.5%

   • C) 6.17%

   • D) 8.1%

   • Answer: C (6.17%)

3. Which sector contributes the most to Jharkhand’s GSVA?

   • A) Agriculture

   • B) Services

   • C) Mining

   • D) Manufacturing

   • Answer: B (Services – 44.2%)

4. What is the new monthly assistance amount under Maiyan Samman Yojana as per the 2026 Budget?

   • A) ₹1,000

   • B) ₹1,500

   • C) ₹2,000

   • D) ₹2,500

   • Answer: D (₹2,500)

5. When were the PESA Act rules officially notified in Jharkhand?

   • A) Nov 15, 2025

   • B) Jan 2, 2026

   • C) Jan 26, 2026

   • D) March 1, 2026

   • Answer: B (January 2, 2026)

6. What is the Fiscal Deficit target for 2026-27?

   • A) 2.18%

   • B) 3.00%

   • C) 3.50%

   • D) 4.00%

   • Answer: A (2.18%)

7. How many ‘Abua Dawakhana’ clinics are targeted for 2026?

   • A) 500

   • B) 750

   • C) 1000

   • D) 1200

   • Answer: B (750)

8. Jharkhand’s Per Capita Income has recently crossed which mark?

   • A) ₹90,000

   • B) ₹1,00,000

   • C) ₹1,25,000

   • D) ₹1,50,000

   • Answer: C (₹1,25,677)

9. The ‘Abua Awas Yojana’ primarily focuses on:

   • A) Urban High-rises

   • B) 3-room Pucca houses for rural poor

   • C) Government staff quarters

   • D) Industrial townships

   • Answer: B

10. The first-ever ‘Gender Budget’ in Jharkhand aims to:

    • A) Hire only female teachers

    • B) Track specific fund allocation for women’s development

    • C) Provide free bus travel for women

    • D) Build women-only parks

    • Answer: B

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