2025 Budget: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Budget 2025-26, announced the establishment of a Makhana Board in Bihar to support farmers and enhance production. She also proposed a National Institute of Food Technology in Bihar to boost entrepreneurship and food processing. A new urea plant will be set up in Assam to ensure steady fertiliser availability. The budget prioritises economic growth, structural reforms, and inclusive development, with a focus on the poor, youth, farmers, and women.