<h1>West Bengal 2025-26 Budget Boosts Revenue Spending by Rs 30,000 Crore; Focus on Social Services and Rural Housing</h1> The West Bengal government's 2025-26 budget focuses heavily on revenue expenditure with a significant increase of over Rs 30,000 crore compared to the previous year, while capital outlay sees a smaller rise of less than Rs 12,000 crore. This shift is viewed as a populist move ahead of upcoming state elections. Major allocations include Rs 1.6 lakh crore for social services and Rs 14,000 crore for rural housing. The budget also highlights a 4% dearness allowance hike for state employees. Concerns are raised about fiscal transparency, as the state's debt and GSDP growth estimates have been revised, impacting fiscal health indicators.