Letters to The Editor — July 26, 2024
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Letters to The Editor — July 26, 2024

The Hindu  

The Budget The Finance Minister may issue rebuttals, but the facts stare at your face. Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, coalition partners of the ruling BJP-led government have got the most allocations. While Bihar received almost ₹59,000 crore, Andhra Pradesh got ₹15,000 crore for developing its capital Amaravati. Kurien As a student in Madras Christian College in the 1970s, I remember Professor C.T.

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Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget
1 month, 1 week ago

Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget

Hindustan Times  

The Telugu Desam Party-led National Democratic Alliance government in Andhra Pradesh on Monday presented its first full-fledged budget of ₹2,94,427 crore for 2024-25, five months after coming to power. Finance minister Payyavula Kesav told the state legislative assembly that the budget included revenue expenditure of ₹2,35,916 crore and capital expenditure of ₹32,712 crore. The NDA government under chief minister N …

A.P. govt. presented a pro-people budget amid precarious financial conditions, says I&PR Minister
1 month, 1 week ago

A.P. govt. presented a pro-people budget amid precarious financial conditions, says I&PR Minister

The Hindu  

In the face of financial difficulties and resource depletion, the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh has introduced what it called a “pro-people budget” for 2024-25. Addressing the media at the Assembly on Monday, Information and Public Relations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy praised Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Finance Minister P. Keshav for delivering a budget under challenging conditions. Additionally, the …

Andhra Pradesh budget 2024: Rs 29,909 crore allocated to education sector, focus on rural development
1 month, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh budget 2024: Rs 29,909 crore allocated to education sector, focus on rural development

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav on Monday presented the state’s budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, totaling Rs 2,94,427.25 crore. Sectoral Allocations: Education : Rs 29,909 crore allocated for school education. Rural Development: Rs 16,739 crore allocated for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, overseen by Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. Agriculture and Rural Development: Significant emphasis on agricultural welfare, with …

What does Naidu government have in focus for Andhra Pradesh in its budget?
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1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

Bhatti terms his Budget ‘People’s Budget’ aimed at fulfilling aspirations of all sections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhatti terms his Budget ‘People’s Budget’ aimed at fulfilling aspirations of all sections

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has termed the Budget-2024-25 as a ‘people’s budget’ designed to meet the needs and aspirations of all sections of the society in the State. Stating that the State government would fully utilize the funds allocated for centrally Addressing Mr. Rao’s criticism of the increased estimated Excise revenue, Mr. Vikramarka assured that the government would …

Telangana govt presents ₹2.91 lakh-cr budget, agriculture gets lion’s share
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana govt presents ₹2.91 lakh-cr budget, agriculture gets lion’s share

Hindustan Times  

Telangana finance minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday presented a ₹2.91 lakh crore state budget for 2024-25 in the assembly, with the total revenue expenditure expected to be ₹2.21 lakh crore and capital expenditure ₹33,487 crore, even as the Congress-led government allocated major chunk to agriculture, panchayati raj and rural development and irrigation departments. Stating that the Congress-led state government …

Contrasting Views on Telangana State Budget Allocation: Reactions on the Budget
4 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, …

Odisha Budget 2024-25: Rs 2.65 Lakh Crore Focuses on Welfare and Development
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha Budget 2024-25: Rs 2.65 Lakh Crore Focuses on Welfare and Development

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Odisha government on Thursday presented Rs.2.65 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2024-25 with more special focus on agriculture, infrastructure, welfare and Odia Asmita. Presenting the budget, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the finance portfolio, proposed the administrative expenditure at Rs 97, 725 crore and the programme expenditure of Rs 1,55,000 …

Opinion: Budget money in the Andhra wallet gives Chandrababu Naidu political wings
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Opinion: Budget money in the Andhra wallet gives Chandrababu Naidu political wings

India Today  

Two days before the Union budget was presented in Parliament, a source with his ear to the ground predicted that Chandrababu Naidu would have his stamp on the budget. Andhra Pradesh's capital city, Amaravati which till June 4 was a ghost town, now would get special financial support of Rs 15,000 crore this year, to be facilitated by the Centre …

Coalition compulsions in Andhra, Bihar bonanza
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Coalition compulsions in Andhra, Bihar bonanza

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a generous display of coalition politics, the first Budget of Modi 3.0 handed out hefty financial packages for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, ruled by its crucial allies, the Telugu Desam Party and the JD. A special financial support of Rs 15,000 crore to Andhra for the development of its capital city was part of the Budget proposals. …

Akhilesh, Maya criticise Budget; SP chief says ‘nothing for U.P’
4 months, 4 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 …

Letters to The Editor — July 24, 2024
5 months ago

Letters to The Editor — July 24, 2024

The Hindu  

Union Budget 2024-25 Contrary to the previous Budgets, it is quite appreciable to note nine priority items have been framed for focused attention and to ensure overall development. E-vouchers and financial support to students for a sum of up to ₹10 lakh for higher education in domestic institutions and upgrading 1,000 ITIs as a hub and spoke model are novel …

Centre committed for development of AP: Purandeswari
5 months ago

Centre committed for development of AP: Purandeswari

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: State BJP president and MP, Daggubati Purandeswari, has said the Centre is committed to support the development of Andhra Pradesh in all ways. The BJP leader recalled the words of chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu that AP was on ventilator, and said that the Centre’s help in the Union Budget was like a dose of oxygen to AP. Understanding …

Budget 2024: ₹15,000 crore financial package to develop Andhra Pradesh’s capital city Amaravati
5 months ago

Budget 2024: ₹15,000 crore financial package to develop Andhra Pradesh’s capital city Amaravati

Hindustan Times  

Presenting her seventh consecutive Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23 announced a special financial support package of ₹15,000 crore for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital city during the financial year 2024-25. Presenting the Union Budget 2024-25, FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹ 15,000 crore financial package for development of Andhra Pradesh's new capital city Amaravati “Recognizing …

The budget echoes the Developed India vision
5 months ago

The budget echoes the Developed India vision

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has meticulously assessed India’s economic vitality. New Delhi, India - July 23, 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Post Budget Press Conference at National Media Centre, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Budget 2024 unveiled a comprehensive strategy built on nine foundational pillars — agriculture, employment, inclusive development, manufacturing and services, urban …

Union Budget evokes mixed response from Andhra’s political leaders, industry bodies
5 months ago

Union Budget evokes mixed response from Andhra’s political leaders, industry bodies

The Hindu  

The Union Budget-2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on July 23, has evoked mixed response from political parties, trade unions and trade bodies. ‘No clarity on funds’ CPI State secretariat member K. Lokanadham said that the Union budget had ‘once again deceived A.P.’ by failing to give clarity on the amount of funds allocated to …

Budget 2024: Govt meets allies’ demand, secures NDA’s longevity
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Govt meets allies’ demand, secures NDA’s longevity

Hindustan Times  

Financial assistance announced for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday while presenting her seventh budget has come as a shot in the arm for the longevity of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance coalition government at the Centre. To encourage religious tourism in the state, the budget has proposed Vishnupad Temple Corridor and …

Andhra Pradesh, Bihar come in for special attention in the budget
5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh, Bihar come in for special attention in the budget

New Indian Express  

Key allies Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar, and Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, who are holding the National Democratic Alliance government together got special attention in the Budget speech on Tuesday. Financial support from the Centre was a key demand from both leaders ahead of the formation of the Modi 3.0 government. In the budget, Rs 26000 …

India’s Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget
5 months ago

India’s Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget

Al Jazeera  

The budget lays out funds for rural programmes, to create jobs and for two states ruled by coalition members. India’s government has assigned billions of dollars for job creation and regions run by key coalition partners in a budget aimed at cementing the coalition and winning back voters after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election setback. Tax changes unveiled in the …

BJP leaders criticise Budget while Congress leaders welcome it
10 months, 1 week ago

BJP leaders criticise Budget while Congress leaders welcome it

The Hindu  

BJP leaders have criticised the Budget while Congress leaders have welcomed it. Satish Jarkiholi, Minister for Public Works, welcomed the Budget saying it aimed at creating an equal society with universal welfare and creation of equal opportunities. Setting up the Basavana Bagewadi Development Board, translation in to Kannada of works by Babu Jagajivan Ram, Periyar, Lohia and Narayan Guru are …

Odisha Finance Minister Presents Rs 2.55 Lakh Crore Budget for 2024-25
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha Finance Minister Presents Rs 2.55 Lakh Crore Budget for 2024-25

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha finance minister Bikram Keshari Arukha on Thursday presented the Annual Budget for 2024‐25 in the State Assembly with an outlay of Rs 2,55,000 crore, which is about 11 per cent more than 2023-24 budget. The other departments which have got maximum allocations are the panchayati raj department Rs 22,543 crore, health and family welfare Rs 19,729 crore, water …

Uttar Pradesh Budget for FY25 dedicated to Lord Ram, for 'Lok Mangal': CM Yogi Adityanath
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttar Pradesh Budget for FY25 dedicated to Lord Ram, for 'Lok Mangal': CM Yogi Adityanath

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on February 5 said the State's annual Budget for the financial year 2024-25 has been dedicated to Lord Ram and will ensure "Lok Mangal". "Today's Budget has been dedicated to Lord Ram and is for Lok Mangal. This Budget is also an economic document of Uttar Pradesh for the overall and balanced development of …

Letters to The Editor — February 3, 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — February 3, 2024

The Hindu  

A flip through The Interim Budget leaves the poor in the lurch. Proposals such as a focus on the railways, doubling the number of airports, reducing corporate tax, and no changes in income-tax slab make it a budget with the haves in mind. A.G. Rajmohan, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh There may be fiscal prudence but a pressing issue such as rising …

TD leader slams Andhra Pradesh government over diversion of borrowed funds
1 year, 9 months ago

TD leader slams Andhra Pradesh government over diversion of borrowed funds

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government diverting borrowed funds raises questions as to how the state will develop in such a scenario, a Telugu Desam Party politburo member said. TDP leader Yanamala Ramakrishnudu noted that the state stood only 19th in the country in terms of direct benefit transfers, even as the lion's share of the 2023-'24 budget, more than Rs …

Madhya Pradesh Budget | Polls in sight, focus on women, jobs and tribal welfare; no new taxes
1 year, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Budget | Polls in sight, focus on women, jobs and tribal welfare; no new taxes

The Hindu  

The Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in Madhya Pradesh has kept its last Budget of the outgoing Assembly a youth-and women-centric one, by announcing 1,00,000 government jobs and allocating significant funds for social welfare schemes such as the newly announced Ladli Behna Yojana. Therefore, a provision has been made in which ₹1,02,976 crore will be spent on women’s welfare in various …

MP govt’s ₹3.14 lakh crore budget focuses on women, tribals and religion
1 year, 9 months ago

MP govt’s ₹3.14 lakh crore budget focuses on women, tribals and religion

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh finance minister Jagdish Deoda presented a revenue surplus budget of over ₹3.14 lakh crore on Wednesday in the state assembly ahead of the December polls. Madhya Pradesh finance minister Jagdish Deoda presented the state budget today With a special focus on women, tribals and religion, Deoda announced schemes for giving scooty and skill upgradation stipends to girl students, …

UP Budget: FM Suresh Khanna Presents Rs 6.9 Lakh Cr Budget For 'Naya Uttar Pradesh'
1 year, 10 months ago

UP Budget: FM Suresh Khanna Presents Rs 6.9 Lakh Cr Budget For 'Naya Uttar Pradesh'

ABP News  

UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna On Wednesday presented a Rs 6.9 Lakh crore budget -- the BJP government's seventh state budget since 2017. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has termed this the budget for 'Naya Uttar Pradesh' saying that this will add new golden chapters in the history of socioeconomic and cultural development of the state. In a series of …

UP Budget Expected To Touch Rs 7 Lakh Crore Mark, To Focus On Infrastructure, Agriculture, Jobs
1 year, 10 months ago

UP Budget Expected To Touch Rs 7 Lakh Crore Mark, To Focus On Infrastructure, Agriculture, Jobs

ABP News  

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Budget for the financial year 2023-24 will be presented in the Legislative Assembly today. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the budget will focus on the expectations of the people and overall development. According to the sources, the budget is expected to be around Rs 7 lakh crore for the financial year 2023-24 against the …

BJP slams ‘unrealistic’ budget proposals
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP slams ‘unrealistic’ budget proposals

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Terming the state budget as nothing but a farce and an election stunt, the state BJP described as a particularly disappointing one for SCs, STs, BCs and EBCs. In a statement here on Monday, the party’s state president Bandi Sanjay Kumar pointed out that if the government had to waive-off crop loans up to Rs one lakh, it should …

Harish Rao’s Telangana Budget puts emphasis on welfare
1 year, 10 months ago

Harish Rao’s Telangana Budget puts emphasis on welfare

The Hindu  

Finance Minister T. Harish Rao has claimed that the Telangana model of development which he says combines humanitarian approach, constructive thinking, futuristic planning and transparent administration is getting accolades both nationally and internationally. Several unique schemes like Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima, Rythu Vedikalu and others had been introduced for the welfare of the farmers with budgetary allocation of agriculture department …

Opposition parties term Union Budget as pro-wealthy
1 year, 10 months ago

Opposition parties term Union Budget as pro-wealthy

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Opposition parties have expressed dissatisfaction over the “poor” allocations to AP in the 2023 Union Budget. Leaders of these parties termed the BJP-led Union Government’s budget as a budget of the “wealthy and elite classes” and that it “neglected” social welfare and development of several segments of the society. CPM state secretary Srinivas Rao said that the Centre …

A raft of concessions amid consolidation: The Hindu Editorial on Union Budget 2023-24
1 year, 10 months ago

A raft of concessions amid consolidation: The Hindu Editorial on Union Budget 2023-24

The Hindu  

If budget making is a complex task, interpreting the Union Budget can be hazardous given the amount of fine print that one has to pore over. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s fifth Budget, and the current Bharatiya Janata Party-led government’s final full-fledged one before next year’s general election, ticks all the right boxes on the face of it. Terming it the …

Yogi Adityanath hails Budget, says it will fulfil aspirations of all sections of society
1 year, 10 months ago

Yogi Adityanath hails Budget, says it will fulfil aspirations of all sections of society

The Hindu  

The Union Budget on Wednesday evoked mixed reactions in Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Budget and described it as a Budget for ‘New India’ which aims to serve 130 crore people of the country. “The Budget will fulfil the expectations and aspirations of all sections of society, it talks about the vision for New India, the country’s …

Budget 2023 Team: Know FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Squad Responsible For Preparing Union Budget
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 Team: Know FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Squad Responsible For Preparing Union Budget

News 18  

The ‘halwa ceremony‘, which was conducted on Thursday, has marked the final stage of the Budget preparation process for the Union Budget 2023-24. Here’s a look at the core team responsible for the Budget 2023 preparations: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Being the finance minister of the country, Nirmala Sitharaman is at the centre of the Budget. Sanjay Malhotra Sanjay Malhotra …

Delhi budget: Here's how funds were allocated for education over five years
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi budget: Here's how funds were allocated for education over five years

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Friday presented its annual budget worth ₹75,800 crore for the upcoming financial year. Read: 20 lakh jobs, new electronic city: Top highlights of Delhi's 75,800 crore budget 2021 The Delhi government in its Annual Budget 2021-22 had allocated ₹16,377 in its total budget of ₹ 69,000 crore. 2020 In its 2020 budget, the Arvind Kejriwal government …

All set for a heated discussion on AP budget
2 years, 9 months ago

All set for a heated discussion on AP budget

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: A two-day stormy budget session is expected to begin on Monday with the state government ready to take up discussion on the welfare-oriented 2022-23 budget and comparing it to those presented earlier by the Telugu Desam government. The opposition is readying to take the government to task on the state finances, debts, loans and neglect of Amaravati development despite …

Andhra Pradesh FM skirts Amaravati development in state budget
2 years, 9 months ago

Andhra Pradesh FM skirts Amaravati development in state budget

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The AP annual budget presented in the state assembly on Friday had no mention of Capital. Finance minister Buggana Rajendranath skirted the issue of Amaravati development in view of the recent high court verdict on the Three Capitals plan. The Amaravati farmers and Opposition parties including Telugu Desam had expectations that the budget would allot funds for Amaravati development. …

Andhra Pradesh government presents budget with an outlay of ₹2.56 lakh crore
2 years, 9 months ago

Andhra Pradesh government presents budget with an outlay of ₹2.56 lakh crore

The Hindu  

: Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy on Friday presented the Budget for 2022-23 with a proposed expenditure of ₹2.56 lakh crore. Recently, the Andhra Pradesh State High Court directed the State government to construct and develop Amaravati, the capital city of the State, and the capital region within six months. With the next assembly elections just two years away, the …

AP govt presents Rs 2.56 lakh crore budget for 2022-23
2 years, 9 months ago

AP govt presents Rs 2.56 lakh crore budget for 2022-23

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday presented the Budget for 2022-23 with a proposed expenditure of Rs 2.56 lakh crore and a projected revenue deficit of Rs 17,036 crore. Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath presented the ambitious budget although the government fell short of its expenditure estimates in 2021-22 by a whopping Rs 55,182 crore. With the next assembly elections …

Haryana govt presents Rs 1.77-lakh-cr Budget; announces women-centric Sushma Swaraj Award
2 years, 9 months ago

Haryana govt presents Rs 1.77-lakh-cr Budget; announces women-centric Sushma Swaraj Award

India TV News  

Highlights Haryana government presented a Rs 1.77-lakh-crore Budget for the financial year 2022-2023. Khattar proposed a Budget of Rs 1,77,255.99 crore for the financial year 2022-23, a rise of 15.6 per cent over the Budget size of Rs 1,53,384 crore in 2021-22. The Budget outlay comprises 34.4 per cent as capital expenditure at Rs 61,057.36 crore and 65.6 per cent …

Uttarakhand CM presents ₹57,400 cr budget for FY22 with health, infra in focus
3 years, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand CM presents ₹57,400 cr budget for FY22 with health, infra in focus

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Thursday presented a ₹57,400.32 crore budget for 2021-22 in the Assembly here with emphasis on health, rural infrastructure, education, employment generation and agriculture. A provision of ₹245 crore has been made in the budget for payment of sugarcane prices besides that of ₹87.56 crore under Traditional Agricultural Development Scheme to double the farmers' …

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