Himachal Pradesh: First Budget of Congress govt will be people-centric, says CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

1 day, 3 hours ago

Budget 2025: Govt likely to increase railways budget by 18 per cent, focus on safety and infrastructure

Budget 2025: The government is actively preparing for the presentation of the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26, with various sectors and stakeholders having high expectations. Experts predict that this year's budget could see an 18 per cent increase in allocation for railways in the budget allocation for this sector. Railways' plan for armor protection system In the full …

Railways Budget Railway Bharat

2 days, 5 hours ago

Infrastructure: Sitharaman will need to juggle conflicting demands in budget

Live Mint

The government significantly increased infrastructure spending post-covid as the pandemic severely hurt public consumption, while private investments and exports tanked. The government has pledged to keep infrastructure spending at 3.4% of GDP as India needs to overcome infrastructure shortcomings, not just physical but also social and digital as it aims to become a developed nation by 2047. This became clear …

India Infrastructure Public Spending Infrastructure Spending

3 days, 5 hours ago

Chandigarh Diary| Sidhu back in action after long hiatus

New Indian Express

Sidhu back in action after long hiatus Ending his long political break, former Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu recently met senior Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Delhi. “Happy birthday to the one who makes every moment brighter, whose charm captivates – Aura that sparkles and dazzles mortal eyes… In prosperity friends aplenty, In adversity Rahul & …

Sidhu Singh Sukhu

4 days, 14 hours ago

Telangana Govt. to Allocate 10% Budget for Tribal Welfare

Deccan Chronicle

Nalgonda: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced on Saturday that the Telangana state government will allocate no less than 10 per cent of its total budget to the welfare of tribal communities. “The Congress government is committed to protecting tribal rights over water, forest, and land resources,” he said, aligning with party leader Rahul Gandhi’s promises. Highlighting legislative achievements, …

Congress Tribal Communities Tribal Bhatti

6 days, 18 hours ago

Himachal cabinet gives nod to rename Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration after Manmohan Singh

The Hindu

Even as suspense surrounding the selection of a memorial site in the country’s national capital for former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh continues, the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday gave nod to rename an institute in his name, acknowledging Dr. Singh’s significant contributions for development of the hill state. The State Cabinet, in its meeting held in Shimla …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Himachal govt to expedite setting up heliports

Hindustan Times

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while reviewing projects of the tourism department on Monday directed the department to expedite the work on setting up heliports in the state, including those in far-flung tribal areas. Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu The state government is in process of setting up 16 heliports in all district headquarters, including tribal and far-flung areas, …

Tourism State Crore District Kangra Kullu Sukhu

1 week, 3 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rolls up his sleeves to present Rs 4 lakh crore budget

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to present Karnataka’s largest-ever budget, estimated at around Rs 4 lakh crore, likely on March 14, with the budget session expected to run for around four weeks. These high-stake sessions will lay the foundation for the state’s landmark budget, with key departments, including social welfare, health and family welfare, food and civil supplies, higher …

Karnataka Budget Siddaramaiah

1 week, 6 days ago

Himachal Pradesh financial crisis: CM Sukhvinder Sukhu urges well-off consumers to give up electricity subsidy

Live Mint

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has voluntarily given up the subsidy on all five electricity meters registered in his name. Sukhu submitted the required form to Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Chairman Sanjay Gupta and urged well-off individuals to follow suit. ₹ 200 crore benefit The Chief Minister's appeal aims to benefit the state electricity board by ₹ …

Financial Electricity Congress State Crore Cent Himachal Pradesh

3 weeks ago

Will take up issues concerning state with Union ministers, says Himachal CM

Hindustan Times

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Wednesday, said that he will meet Union ministers on December 28 and discuss pressing issues concerning Himachal, including declining GST compensation, revenue deficit grants and the state’s loan limit. Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Sukhu, while departing for Bengaluru to attend the Congress Working Committee meeting, said, “I am going to Bengaluru to …

Union Revenue State Minister Centre Gst Himachal Pradesh

3 weeks, 1 day ago

HRTC’s income increased by over ₹63 crore in first 8 months of 2024: CM Sukhu

Hindustan Times

Income of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation has increased by ₹63.47 crore in the first eight months of this year, said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government is transforming HRTC into “Green HRTC” as a target has been set to make Himachal Pradesh a green energy state by March 31, …

State Buses Himachal Pradesh Cm Sukhu Hrtc Sukhu Income 2024 Cm

3 weeks, 1 day ago

RBI Article Highlights Need for Infrastructure Focus Amid Welfare Schemes

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Reserve Bank of India article on Tuesday said sops in states’ 2024-25 budgets like welfare-centric schemes may hinder critical infrastructure investments. "Besides, fiscal space exists for boosting capex in FY25 H2, aided by robust tax revenues and restrained spending," the RBI article said, adding that the views expressed in the article are those of the authors and do …

Cent Rbi Article Fy25 Focus Amid

3 weeks, 2 days ago

State will pay full salary to allopathic doctors on study leave: Himachal CM

Hindustan Times

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said that the state government has sanctioned 100% salary to those Allopathic doctors who proceed on study leave to pursue PG courses and their study will be considered on duty. Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Earlier they were getting 40% of their salary during their study leave period. CM Sukhu said that …

Study Leave Cm Sukhu Leave Himachal Study Leave Himachal

4 weeks, 2 days ago

No electricity subsidies to grade-1, 2 state govt officers and employees in Himachal

Hindustan Times

From 2025, electricity subsidies would no longer be provided to grade-1 and grade-2 state government officers and employees, said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu after chairing a review meeting of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited on Monday, where in discussions on incorporating modern techniques to improve the functioning of the Board was held. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu …

State Electricity Board State Electricity Electricity Subsidies Electricity Board

1 month ago

Himachal: Focus on giving rural economy a boost, says CM

Hindustan Times

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said rules under Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana would be modified to ensure women of Kupvi area in Shimla district receive a monthly allowance of ₹1,500. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at an event in Kupvi subdivision in Shimla on Friday. At an event in Kupvi subdivision where he dedicated developmental …

State Kupvi

1 month ago

Government fulfilled five guarantees in 15 months:Himachal CM

Hindustan Times

The chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said that to mark the completion of two years of the Congress government a state-level function would be held at Luhnu Ground of district Bilaspur. While highlighting the government’s achievements on Tuesday, the CM said that the two-year regime of the present state government has been a period of progress and fulfilment …

1 month, 1 week ago

Deep in debt, Himachal Pradesh is a case study in how not to run a state

Live Mint

Shimla: Twenty-three-year-old Kiran Kumar is both frustrated and angry. The Himachal Pradesh high court, at the end of November, ordered the attachment of Himachal Bhawan, the state’s guest house in New Delhi, for non-payment of ₹64 crore to a power company. Economically unviable The financial vulnerability began on 25 January 1971 when then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, announced Himachal Pradesh …

India Expenses Financial Congress Power Revenue State

1 month, 1 week ago

Finance minister to begin pre-Budget consultation from Friday

Deccan Chronicle

After reviewing all the concerned ministries, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will start pre-Budget consultations with various stakeholders beginning Friday as part of Budget making exercise. Sitharaman, who will chair these meetings, will seek their inputs regarding the upcoming Budget amid a seven-quarter low GDP print of 5.4 per cent in second quarter of the current financial year, followed by …

Budget Finance Minister

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Minister stresses on roads, welfare in tribal villages

Deccan Chronicle

Inaugurating a new ₹1.75 crore building at the Tribal Welfare Girls' Ashram School premises in Pachipenta, Sandhya Rani wanted road construction prioritised to tribal villages, whose people depend on “doli” for transporting their ill and infirm to hospitals. She pointed out that a substantial ₹2,500 crore have been allocated for developing 2,000 roads in tribal villages within Andhra Pradesh, particularly …

Tribal Tribal Villages

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Himachal chief minister to rank colleges, boost infrastructure in education sector

India Today

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on Saturday that the state government is considering a system to rank colleges and is in the process of developing a formula for it. Speaking at a programme organised by the Alumni Association at Government Degree College in Sanjauli, he highlighted the state's focus on strengthening educational infrastructure. Looking ahead to the …

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BJP’s attempt to de-stabilise govt has been scuttled: Congress

Hindustan Times

After Supreme Court stayed the disqualification of six chief parliamentary secretaries of Himachal Pradesh appointed by the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in the state, Congress launching a fresh attack on Bharatiya Janta Party said, “BJP’s attempt to de-stabilise the government has been scuttled”. Himachal chief minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led Congress government had been …

Supreme Court Congress State Bjp Minister Singh Chief

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hospital beds, specialists: Why health takes centre stage in Maharashtra's poll promises

India Today

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 has a flood of poll promises in the field of healthcare. The National Profile 2023 shows that Maharashtra has the lowest number of government hospitals in terms of per capita population and the number of beds for every lakh population in the state is almost equal to that in Bihar. While Himachal Pradesh has 222 beds …

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What does Naidu government have in focus for Andhra Pradesh in its budget?

India Today

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly’s budget session began today with Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presenting the state’s budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. The state budget for 2024-25 is set at Rs 2.94 lakh crore, with Rs 2.35 lakh crore allocated for revenue expenditure and Rs 3,271.84 crore for capital expenditure. Sector-wise, significant funds are earmarked for Panchayat Raj and …

Development Budget Crore Set

2 months, 1 week ago

Himachal Proposes Green Hydrogen Conversion of Kalka-Shimla Rail Line

India Today

Himachal Pradesh urges the Railway Ministry to convert the Kalka-Shimla rail line to green hydrogen. The state aims to become a green energy state by 2026 and has undertaken several initiatives to achieve this goal, including transitioning its own fleet of vehicles to electric and investing in solar power generation.

Environment Law Transportation Energy Kalka

2 months, 2 weeks ago

State Govt. Focuses on Holistic Education: Budget, Initiatives, and Future Plans

India Today

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on Sunday that the state government is implementing changes in the education system to promote the holistic development of students across all levels. The state's education budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year has increased by 17 percent compared to the previous year. The government has introduced the ambitious Dr Y S Parmar Vidyarthi …

Environment Technology Education Employment Dharampur

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal CM seeks tourism support, infrastructure development assistance

The Hindu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu met Union Tourism Minister Shekhawat and sought support for developing new and integrated tourist destinations in the State. He proposed the construction of wellness centres, an integrated tourism complex, and golf courses, among other projects. He also requested the Centre's help in constructing four new road projects and reviewing the realignment of the Solan-Parwanoo Road.

Law Tourism Infrastructure Transport Shimla

3 months ago

Chandigarh: Mayor demands ₹54 crore to revive road works amid fund crunch

Hindustan Times

Despite the onset of ideal weather conditions for road carpeting after monsoon’s departure, repair work continues to remain at a standstill due to the severe financial crisis plaguing the Chandigarh municipal corporation. On Friday, city mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor urged the Chandigarh administration to release ₹54 crore urgently to resume road carpeting projects across the city. MC officials had previously …

Financial Roads Work Road Carpeting Mayor Urgent

3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Next decision as per instructions of high command’: Himachal Cong chief on nameplate row

Hindustan Times

Amid the row over the mandatory display of the identity of street vendors in the state, Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Pratibha Singh said on Friday that the next decision in this matter will be taken as per the instructions of the party's high command. Pratibha Singh added, "The government committee also has people from the opposition; we will move forward …

Congress Display Street Vendors Committee Minister Singh Pradesh

4 months ago

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State

The Hindu

A total of 31 roads were closed for vehicular movement in Himachal Pradesh on Friday evening as rain continues to lash parts of the state, officials said on Friday. Light rain continued in some parts of the state and Guler recorded the maximum rainfall at 64.2 mm since Thursday evening followed by 46.4 mm in Palampur, 43 mm in Dharamshala, …

Rain State Shimla Himachal Pradesh Seoc Lash Parts Sirmaur

4 months, 1 week ago

Salary delay worries Himachal goverment employees

Hindustan Times

Several Himachal Pradesh government employees on Tuesday said they are yet to receive salaries for August and expressed concern over the unprecedented delay, amid alleged paucity of funds, even as chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state has “crossed” the economic crisis and is working on reforms to ensure financial stability. As of now, it is said that salaries …

Financial Employees Himachal Salaries Sukhu Salary Delay

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal faces financial crisis, CM Sukhu, ministers defer drawing salary for 2 months

Hindustan Times

Expressing deep concern over the state's grim financial condition, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced that he, his ministers, chief parliamentary secretaries and chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of boards and corporations would defer drawing their salaries and allowances for two months. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu speaks during the Monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh …

Revenue Crore Minister Himachal Pradesh Himachal Sukhu

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal faces financial crisis, ministers not to draw salaries for 2 months

India Today

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday told the state Assembly that all state ministers, chief parliamentary secretaries and Cabinet-rank members won't draw salaries and allowances for two months as the state is undergoing a financial crisis. The state government has implemented five election promises, including Rs 1,500 per month to five lakh women, on which an estimated …

Financial Pension Bjp Crore Chief Cabinet Himachal

5 months ago

489 posts to be filled for IGMC Shimla and AIMSS Chamiyana

Hindustan Times

To address the shortage of medical professionals and support staff, the Himachal Pradesh government has approved the creation and filling up of 489 new posts of various categories at Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla and Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialty, Chamiyana in Shimla. As part of the newly sanctioned positions, IGMC Shimla will receive key additions, including 10 posts …

Shimla Ent Igmc Chamiyana Igmc Shimla

5 months, 1 week ago

Himachal Pradesh: BJP’s MP Kangana Ranaut visits worst affected areas; DGP says ‘not a time for political agenda’

Live Mint

Kangana Ranaut, the Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Mandi, on Tuesday, visited the Samej village, in Rampur, which is one of the worst-affected areas by the cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government has been monitoring the operations. Vikramaditya Singh visits flood hit areas Himachal Pradesh's deputy chief minister, and PWD …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Over 190 roads closed in Himachal, Met predicts heavy rain till August 7

The Hindu

Over 190 roads were closed in Himachal Pradesh, where continuous rainfall has affected most parts of the state in the past four days, even as the local weather office issued a 'yellow' alert of heavy rains till August 7. The Himachal Roads Transport Corporation has suspended bus services on 82 out of the total 3,612 routes, Managing Director, HRTC, Rohan …

State Himachal Pradesh Himachal Kullu

5 months, 2 weeks ago

What’s the Budget push for infrastructure?

The Hindu

The story so far: In her Budget proposals for 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set aside ₹11 lakh crore for capital expenditure, comprising 3.4% of the GDP. With the aim to push States to spend on infrastructure, she said ₹1.5 lakh crore was being made available to them in the form of long-term interest free loans. Under the Sagarmala …

Infrastructure Railways Projects Crore Lakh Last Year Highways

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha's budget progressive, welfare-centric: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday thanked Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for presenting an inclusive and progressive budget for Odisha. Describing the maiden budget of the first BJP government in the state as growth-oriented and welfare-centric, Pradhan said as the size of the annual budget is 15 per cent more than the previous year, the additional funds will …

Odisha Pradhan Progressive Budget

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Contrasting Views on Telangana State Budget Allocation: Reactions on the Budget

Deccan Chronicle

Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Rama Rao- BRS working president The allocation of Rs.72,659 crore for agriculture and allied sectors shows the Congress government's recognition of agriculture as the backbone of the state's economy. Allocations to relieve farmers of the loan burden with Rs.2 lakh waiver at one go, Rythu Bima, crop insurance, paddy bonus, …

Welfare Hyderabad Development Agriculture Budget Congress Telangana

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Arunachal's Rs 2139 cr education budget covers major fee waivers, infra boost

India Today

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has allocated Rs 2139 crore for education in the 2024-25 budget which covers key infrastructure initiatives, fee waivers,a nd more. Key initiatives include the creation of 30 new government higher secondary and senior secondary schools and the construction of residential quarters for teaching staff across Arunachal Pradesh. ENHANCING HIGHER EDUCATION The Arunachal Pradesh education budget …

Education Higher Education Budget Pradesh Arunachal Fee Waivers

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 | Opposition objects to “step motherly” treatment in allocation of funds to states

The Hindu

Opposition members in both houses of parliament participating in the discussion on the latest Union Budget on Wednesday criticised the “step motherly” treatment accorded to states other than Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. In fact, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge described the budget as “anti-people” and “giving justice” to no one. Mr Kharge criticising the Budget, remarked, “the thalis of all the …

Finance India Budget States Congress Opposition Bjp

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress recalls Manmohan Singh’s ‘groundbreaking’ Liberalisation Budget

The Hindu

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on July 24 recalled the “groundbreaking achievement of the Liberalisation Budget of 1991” and asserted that there is a pressing need once again for meaningful and robust second-generation reforms. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Manmohan Singh, ushered in a new era of economic reforms, Mr. Kharge said in a post on X. July 1991 marked a …

India Budget Congress Kharge Finance Minister Manmohan Singh His First Budget

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Despite damaged roads and unpredictable weather, over one crore tourists visited Himachal this year

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: Over one crore tourists have visited Himachal Pradesh in the first six months with Kullu and Shimla districts emerging as top attractions, drawing 4.73 lakh and 4.48 lakh tourists respectively. Key destinations such as Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti remained popular while Kullu and Shimla districts emerged as top attractions, drawing as many as 4,73,737 and …

Roads State This Year Shimla Tourist Tourists Spiti

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Placing thrust on infrastructure

The Hindu

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accelerated the government’s thrust on the crucial infrastructure sector in her seventh successive Budget presentation and the first of PM Modi’s third term. A massive expansion in urban housing at an investment of ₹10 lakh crore, a rural roads programme worth ₹26,000 crore are among the major features of the big infrastructure push. The Indian economy’s …

India Infrastructure Budget Placing Thrust

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Akhilesh, Maya criticise Budget; SP chief says ‘nothing for U.P’

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP government for the Union Budget 2024, claiming it ignored development initiatives for Uttar Pradesh and was against the interests of the state’s youth and farmers. While reacting to the Budget in Delhi on Tuesday, he also posted a poetic criticism in Hindi on his X account, saying, “The 11th budget …

Uttar Pradesh Budget Akhilesh Sp Chief Farmers Women Bihar Chief

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Coalition dharma focus of post-election budget

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party made an attempt to keep its National Democratic Alliance partners and core supporters happy by ensuring that the Union Budget had something for the allies, critical for the stability of the government, and for four segments—poor, farmers, women and the youth — that are key for electoral success. “The party has ensured that it …

Odisha Bihar Budget Maharashtra Opposition Party Bjp

5 months, 3 weeks ago

FM promises special grant to disaster-hit Himachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced financial assistance to states including Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Uttarakhand and Sikkim which have suffered losses due to floods and other natural calamities. Himachal Pradesh, which suffered major losses due to floods last year, would be provided aid through multilateral development assistance, Sitharaman said during her budget speech in the Lok Sabha …

Financial Assistance State Aid Sitharaman Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Himachal

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024 provides blueprint for a self-reliant, developed India: U.P. CM Yogi

Hindustan Times

Hailing the Union Budget 2024, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the budget presented under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi will prove to be all-encompassing, all inclusive, and development-oriented, meeting the hopes, aspirations and resolutions of 140 crore Indians. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team. In a media …

India Uttar Pradesh Nirmala Sitharaman Budget Yogi

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flays BJP-led government for ignoring disaster-hit Himachal

The Hindu

Even as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that Himachal Pradesh, which suffered extensive losses due to floods last year, would be provided aid through multilateral development assistance, its Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu accused the BJP-led Union government of yet again ignoring the interest of the hill State and its people. Last year, following an unprecedented monsoon …

Budget Financial Assistance State Bjp Himachal Assistance Sukhu

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Govt to connect 25,000 more villages in phase 4 of rural roads scheme

Live Mint

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her budget speech on Tuesday that the government would look to improve all-weather connectivity to 25,000 rural habitations by launching phase 4 of the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana, which aims to link India’s hinterland with major economic centres. The government is expected to expand the definition of “rural habitations” in phase …

Rural Budget Connect Pmgsy

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Short Edit: Modi 3.0 Doesn't Forget Allies TDP, JDU As Andhra Pradesh, Bihar Get Budget Bonanza

ABP News

A day after the Ministry of Finance ruled that the case for Bihar to get the 'special category' status is not "made out", Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced massive infrastructure and other developmental packages for the state, along with that for the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. This move is significant as this comes after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, …

Development Bihar Budget Centre Sitharaman Pradesh Andhra

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar reacts to Union Budget 2024 amid 'special status' demands for Bihar | Watch

India TV News

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget for FY 24-25 with some major announcements for states like Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Notably, Nirmala Sitharaman announced Rs 26,000 crore in monetary aid for the development of road infrastructure in Bihar. During her budget speech, Sitharaman said, "On the Amritsar-Kolkata industrial corridor, we will support the development of …

Development Budget Aid Sitharaman Nitish Kumar Special Special Status

Himachal Pradesh: First Budget of Congress govt will be people-centric, says CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

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