Puducherry Budget: Govt. was able to maintain fiscal deficit while implementing welfare schemes, says CM Rangasamy
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Puducherry Budget: Govt. was able to maintain fiscal deficit while implementing welfare schemes, says CM Rangasamy

The Hindu  

Presenting an annual outlay of ₹13,600 crore for 2025-26, Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Wednesday informed the Assembly that the government was able to maintain fiscal discipline while executing all the welfare schemes in the Union Territory. The government was able to sustain and accelerate economic growth, maintain law and order, and invest for society’s future,” the Chief Minister said. Due to close cooperation and coordinated efforts between the Central and UT governments, my government has implemented several progressive welfare schemes in the last four years.” On the total budget size, the Chief Minister said the UT’s own revenue receipts was estimated to be around ₹7,641.40 crore. Of the total budget estimate, a sum of ₹2,110 crore would go towards implementing government’s welfare schemes, including free rice, monthly financial assistance to women, and subsidy for LPG cylinder.

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Puducherry Assembly passes the Budget for 2025-26
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Puducherry Assembly passes the Budget for 2025-26

The Hindu  

The Puducherry Assembly on Wednesday passed the Appropriation Bill authorising the territorial administration to draw funds from the Consolidated Fund of the Union Territory of Puducherry during 2025-26. Mr. Rangasamy had presented a Budget for ₹13,600 crore for the next financial year on March 12 in the Assembly. Winding up the discussion on Demands for Grants, the Chief Minister said …

Housing financial assistance for Adi Dravidar community enhanced to ₹7 lakh in Puducherry
1 week, 1 day ago

Housing financial assistance for Adi Dravidar community enhanced to ₹7 lakh in Puducherry

The Hindu  

The Puducherry government has decided to enhance the housing financial assistance given to Adi Dravidar community to ₹7 lakh from next financial year, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy informed the Assembly on Tuesday. The Chief Minister also informed the house about the government’s decision to provide old age pension to 10,000 more beneficiaries from the next financial year. Earlier in his …

Puducherry govt. to extend monthly assistance of ₹1,000 to women heads of families with yellow ration cards
2 weeks ago

Puducherry govt. to extend monthly assistance of ₹1,000 to women heads of families with yellow ration cards

The Hindu  

The Puducherry government has decided to provide a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 to women heads of families who hold yellow ration cards in the Union Territory. Making the announcement during his reply to the general discussion on the Budget for 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said the government has decided to extend the …

Parliament clears ₹51,463 crore extra spending for FY25, Manipur Budget for FY26
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Parliament clears ₹51,463 crore extra spending for FY25, Manipur Budget for FY26

The Hindu  

Parliament on Tuesday approved the supplementary demands for grants, which entails ₹51,463 crore additional spending in the current fiscal and the Manipur Budget for 2025-26 with the Rajya Sabha returning four bills to the Lok Sabha. Parliament also approved the ₹1,291 crore demands for excess grants for 2021-22 fiscal and the ₹1,861 crore supplementary demands for grants for Manipur in …

‘Skeptical of Budget benefiting people given govt.’s record of failed promises’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Skeptical of Budget benefiting people given govt.’s record of failed promises’

The Hindu  

The Rangasamy-led government’s track record of reneging on its assurances made it highly doubtful if the welfare measures announced in the Budget would ever get implemented, Congress leader and former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy said on Sunday. He said while he too had initially welcomed the proposal to raise the monthly assistance to women heads of BPL families from ₹1,000 …

Tamil Nadu Budget 2025: Key announcements on welfare, metro, and education
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu Budget 2025: Key announcements on welfare, metro, and education

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin-led DMK government presented the Budget for 2025-26 on Friday, focusing on flagship welfare schemes, job creation, and infrastructure development. The Tamil Nadu government has accused the Centre of withholding Rs 2,152 crore in approved education funds due to the state's opposition to the three-language policy in the National Education Policy. Additionally, Rs 2,200 …

Madhya Pradesh: FM Jagdish Deoda presents budget of ₹4.21 lakh cr
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Madhya Pradesh: FM Jagdish Deoda presents budget of ₹4.21 lakh cr

Hindustan Times  

With focus on enhancing role of private investors in infrastructure development, Madhya Pradesh finance minister Jagdish Deoda presented a budget of ₹4.21 lakh crore. The minister also introduced 12 new schemes providing better services to people of the state. However, the finance minister announced that the beneficiaries of Ladli Behna will be linked with the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima …

Puducherry Budget 2025-26 Boosts MLA Development Funds, Raises Aid For Women Heads Of Families
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Puducherry Budget 2025-26 Boosts MLA Development Funds, Raises Aid For Women Heads Of Families

ABP News  

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy presented the 2025-26 budget in the territorial assembly on Wednesday, outlining a vision centered on welfare expansion, environmental sustainability and technological innovation. Enhanced Welfare Programs The MLA Local Area Development scheme has been increased from Rs 2 crore to Rs 3 crore, allowing legislators to implement more constituency-specific projects. Additionally, the government announced an increase …

Pondy CM announces proposal to hike funds under MLA Local Area Development scheme
3 weeks ago

Pondy CM announces proposal to hike funds under MLA Local Area Development scheme

Hindustan Times  

Puducherry, Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy, presenting the budget for 2025-26 in the territorial assembly here on Wednesday, proposed to increase the annual allocation under the MLA Local Area Development scheme from ₹2 crore to ₹3 crore. Pondy CM announces proposal to hike funds under MLA Local Area Development scheme The chief minister also stated that the government currently provides …

CPI(M) terms Manipur budget 'inadquate' amid eithnic violence, JD(U) says 'not fully satisfactory'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

CPI(M) terms Manipur budget 'inadquate' amid eithnic violence, JD(U) says 'not fully satisfactory'

Hindustan Times  

Imphal, The CPI termed the Manipur budget "inadequate" to address issues such as people's suffering due to ethnic violence, rising inflation and unemployment, while the JD claimed that the annual financial statement for the northeastern state was "not fully satisfactory". CPI terms Manipur budget 'inadquate' amid eithnic violence, JD says 'not fully satisfactory' The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the …

Govt seeks House nod for extra spending of ₹51,400 crore in FY25, mainly for subsidies
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Govt seeks House nod for extra spending of ₹51,400 crore in FY25, mainly for subsidies

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday sought Parliament’s approval for a net additional spending of ₹51,463 crore in FY25 to meet funding requirements of mainly fertilizer, food and cooking gas subsidy and defence pension. The government also sought House approval for an extra ₹6.27 trillion spending, mainly for repayment of debt, which does not involve additional cash outgo …

Government seeks Parliament nod to spend ₹51,463 crore extra in current financial year
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Government seeks Parliament nod to spend ₹51,463 crore extra in current financial year

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday tabled a statement in the Lok Sabha seeking the Parliament’s approval to spend a net additional amount of ₹51,462.86 crore in the current financial year ending March. The gross additional spending sought by the government is over ₹6.78 lakh crore, of which ₹6.27 lakh crore would be matched by savings and receipts. The net …

Karnataka budget: Welfare schemes not merely freebies, says CM Siddaramaiah
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Karnataka budget: Welfare schemes not merely freebies, says CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday, presenting his third consecutive budget, said that welfare schemes under the government’s guarantee program have been allocated ₹51,034 crore, with the state’s liabilities accounting for 24.91% of the Gross State Domestic Product. He said that the state plans to borrow ₹1.16 lakh crore, pushing Karnataka’s total liabilities to ₹7.64 lakh crore from ₹6.65 lakh …

Chhattisgarh presents Rs 1.65 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26, key focus on growth, infrastructure, welfare
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Chhattisgarh presents Rs 1.65 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26, key focus on growth, infrastructure, welfare

India TV News  

Chhattisgarh presents Rs 1.65 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26, key focus on growth, infrastructure, welfare Chhattisgarh’s Rs 1.65 lakh crore budget for 2025-26 focuses on growth, infrastructure, and welfare under the ‘GATI’ theme. Chhattisgarh’s Finance Minister OP Chaudhary on Monday presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2025-26, amounting to Rs 1,65,000 crore. Welfare and agricultural support The …

Bihar govt. tables Budget of ₹3.17 lakh crore for the year 2025-26
1 month ago

Bihar govt. tables Budget of ₹3.17 lakh crore for the year 2025-26

The Hindu  

Ahead of the State elections in October-November this year, the Bihar government on Monday tabled estimated Budget of ₹3,16,895.02 crore in the Assembly for the financial year 2025-26. The Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary who also holds finance department said that the State government would spend ₹60,954 crores on education, ₹20,335 crores on health, ₹16,193 crores on rural development and …

Jharkhand Budget 2025: Government tables ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for FY 2025-26 in Assembly
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1 month ago

Jharkhand Budget 2025: Government tables ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for FY 2025-26 in Assembly

The Hindu  

The Jharkhand Government on Monday tabled a ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the State Assembly. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led coalition Government had presented a Budget of ₹1.28 lakh crore for the 2024-25 financial year. Presenting the first budget of the Heman Soren’s government after retaining power in the assembly election last year, Mr. Kishore …

Andhra govt presents annual budget with outlay of ₹3.22L-cr
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1 month ago

Andhra govt presents annual budget with outlay of ₹3.22L-cr

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh finance minister Payyavula Keshav on Friday presented the state’s annual budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the state legislative assembly with an outlay of ₹3.22 lakh crore. They are Thalliki Vandanam, a revised “Amma Vodi scheme” of the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government providing financial assistance to women for sending their children to schools; and Annadata …

Andhra Pradesh Budget: Welfare assured, growth guaranteed
1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh Budget: Welfare assured, growth guaranteed

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav on Friday presented the Andhra Pradesh Budget for 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly with an outlay of Rs 3,22,359 crore. The revenue expenditure has been estimated at Rs 2,51,162 crore, while the capital expenditure has been shown at Rs 40,635 crore. The revised estimates of revenue expenditure for the financial year 2024-25 are Rs 2,24,342 …

AP presents Rs 3.2 lakh crore budget for 2025-26, priority to welfare
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1 month ago

AP presents Rs 3.2 lakh crore budget for 2025-26, priority to welfare

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: In a major step towards fulfilling the super-six poll promises made by Chandrababu Naidu, Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav announced substantial allocations for these in the annual budget for 2025-26. Interestingly, the alliance government showed enhanced revenue receipts of Rs 2,17,977 crore, which was Rs 41,946 crore more than the Rs 1,76,031 crore of the 2024-25 revised budget estimates. Further, …

Andhra Pradesh Budget mere jugglery of numbers, says State Congress president Y.S. Sharmila
1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh Budget mere jugglery of numbers, says State Congress president Y.S. Sharmila

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y.S. Finding fault with the government for “ignoring its election promises”, she said the Budget allocation had reduced the concept of ‘Super Six” to ‘super flop.’ She said ₹6,300 crore for implementation of Annadata Sukhi Bhava scheme was far from adequate. Referring to the much-awaited ‘Thalli ki Vandanam’ scheme, she said only ₹9,407 crore were …

Bihar’s economy increases to ₹8.54 lakh crore in 2023-24: Dy. CM Samrat Choudhary
1 month ago

Bihar’s economy increases to ₹8.54 lakh crore in 2023-24: Dy. CM Samrat Choudhary

The Hindu  

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary who also holds the Finance portfolio on Friday presented the 2024-25 State Economic Survey Report in the Assembly on the opening day of the month-long Budget session and said size of the State’s economy at current prices has increased 3.5 times from ₹2.47 lakh crore in 2011-12 to ₹8.54 lakh crore in 2023-24. The …

Centre allocated ₹1.08 lakh crore to Telangana in this year’s budget, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre allocated ₹1.08 lakh crore to Telangana in this year’s budget, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday claimed that Telangana has been allocated ₹1.08 lakh crore in the form of taxes and schemes in this year’s Union Budget and accused the Congress government of spreading “false propaganda” against the Centre to divert the attention of the people from its own failure to implement the six promised …

Union Budget prioritises Andhra Pradesh’s growth: Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget prioritises Andhra Pradesh’s growth: Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

The Hindu  

The Union Budget, designed with the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, lays a strong foundation for the economic development of Andhra Pradesh, said Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. Mr. Ram Mohan Naidu pointed out that the Centre has significantly increased budgetary allocations to Andhra Pradesh, marking a departure from past neglect. “Despite a ₹1 …

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi presents Budget of ₹2,90,000 crore for 2025-26 fiscal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi presents Budget of ₹2,90,000 crore for 2025-26 fiscal

The Hindu  

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday presented the State’s annual Budget for 2025-26 with total outlay of ₹2,90,000 crore, prioritising capital expenditure which is pegged at ₹65,012 crore – 6.1% of Gross State Domestic Product. Presenting his first full budget after Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in Odisha in June 2024, Mr. Majhi said, “I propose the …

Centre committed to meet Puducherry’s requirements: Union Minister
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Centre committed to meet Puducherry’s requirements: Union Minister

The Hindu  

The Central Government has been meeting 90% of the budgetary requirements of Puducherry and would continue to meet its requirements, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan said. Addressing a press conference, Mr. Murugan said the Central government had allocated approximately ₹3,432 crore for Puducherry in the Union budget for 2025-26, including ₹1,450 crore …

Puducherry government revises revenue target for current fiscal to ₹7,374 crore
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Puducherry government revises revenue target for current fiscal to ₹7,374 crore

The Hindu  

In anticipation of more revenue coming into the government coffers following last month’s hike in Value Added Tax for petrol and diesel and other revenue mobilisation plans in the offing, the administration has revised the revenue target from own resources by around ₹460 crore from the Budget Estimates for 2024-25. The Budget presented in August last year had estimated revenue …

Kerala Budget to focus on accelerating growth, drawing investment: K.N. Balagopal
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kerala Budget to focus on accelerating growth, drawing investment: K.N. Balagopal

The Hindu  

The 2025-26 Kerala budget will focus on accelerating the growth process that has been set in motion in the State, new investment models, and sustaining the pace on welfare spending, Finance Minister K.N. At a pre-Budget chat, Mr. Balagopal said he was satisfied with his performance as Finance Minister, expressing confidence that Kerala would be moving forward, and not backward, …

Union Budget a betrayal of Puducherry people: CPI(M)
2 months ago

Union Budget a betrayal of Puducherry people: CPI(M)

The Hindu  

The CPI has condemned the Union Budget for 2025-26 for its “betrayal” of the people of Puducherry. In a statement, S. Ramachandran, State secretary of the CPI in Puducherry, said there was nothing in the Budget to vindicate all the tall claims made about ushering in “BEST” Puducherry if the people elected a “double-engine” government during the campaigning in the …

No income tax upto Rs 12 lakh: Social media sparks meme frenzy after Budget 2025, netizens in celebration mode
2 months ago

No income tax upto Rs 12 lakh: Social media sparks meme frenzy after Budget 2025, netizens in celebration mode

India TV News  

The internet is buzzing with emotions after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a tax break for India's middle class on Saturday, claiming that those earning up to Rs 12 lakh will not be required to pay any income tax under the new regime. Nirmala Sitharaman, who delivered the Union Budget for 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha at 11 a.m., stated …

Karnataka’s tax devolution this fiscal stands at ₹ 51,876 crore
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2 months ago

Karnataka’s tax devolution this fiscal stands at ₹ 51,876 crore

The Hindu  

The 2025-26 Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, devolves ₹51,876 crore to Karnataka as its share in taxes and duties, which stood at ₹46,932.72 in the previous fiscal. While this shows a marginal increase, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed unhappiness over several of the specific demands of the State, which were put forth, not being met, …

New income tax slabs and more: The big Budget 2025 announcements, in graphics
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2 months ago

New income tax slabs and more: The big Budget 2025 announcements, in graphics

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-2026 in Parliament on Saturday. From a change in income tax slabs to a boost to IIT infrastructure, here are the major announcements of the Budget Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-2026 in Parliament on Saturday. Here’s a quick look at …

Budget 2025 puts Rs 1 trillion in India's pocket. Will it spend for its economy?
2 months ago

Budget 2025 puts Rs 1 trillion in India's pocket. Will it spend for its economy?

Firstpost  

Consumer spending is set to increase due to a mix of personal income tax changes, reductions in indirect taxes, and a strong emphasis on public investment in the budget. The immediate impact of these income tax changes will result in an additional Rs 1 lakh crore in the hands of taxpayers Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, carrying a red pouch containing …

‘Band-aid for bullets,’ Rahul Gandhi slams Modi govt over Budget 2025, netizens hit back, ‘kuchh to sharam kar’
2 months ago

‘Band-aid for bullets,’ Rahul Gandhi slams Modi govt over Budget 2025, netizens hit back, ‘kuchh to sharam kar’

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit back the Centre on Saturday over Budget 2025 noting that the ‘government is bankrupt of ideas’ Commenting on the Budget 2025, which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, he posted on X, “A band-aid for bullet wounds!” “Amid global uncertainty, solving our economic crisis demanded a paradigm shift. Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan welcomed the …

From no Income Tax till Rs 12 lakh to Bihar Makhana Board, take a sneak peek into Budget 2025 through graphics
2 months ago

From no Income Tax till Rs 12 lakh to Bihar Makhana Board, take a sneak peek into Budget 2025 through graphics

India TV News  

Image Source : PIB INDIA 1/15 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exempted annual income of up to Rs 12 lakh from income tax and rejigged tax slabs as part of her reformist Budget. Image Source : PIB INDIA 5/15 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to fully exempt customs duty on 36 drugs used in the treatment of cancer, rare diseases and …

Union Budget 2025: Key numbers and economic indicators to watch out for
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2 months ago

Union Budget 2025: Key numbers and economic indicators to watch out for

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her 8th straight Budget and all eyes will be on the much-expected tax relief for the middle class. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman displays a red pouch carrying the Budget documents outside the Finance Ministry in North Block before leaving for the Parliament where she will table the Union Budget 2024-25, in New Delhi, …

Why India's Budget has a limited, yet relevant, envelope of influence
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2 months ago

Why India's Budget has a limited, yet relevant, envelope of influence

Live Mint  

For three reasons, the annual Union budget can only do so much to make a sizeable difference to the Indian economy: One, policymaking is a round-the-year process and not concentrated in a singular annual statement like the Budget; Two, states matter just as much, if not more, than the Centre; and, Three, given its large debt and committed spending like …

Puducherry L-G holds pre-budget meeting with CM, officials
2 months ago

Puducherry L-G holds pre-budget meeting with CM, officials

The Hindu  

The Puducherry Consultative Committee for Transformation, which was earlier known as State Planning Board, met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan at the Chief Secretariat on Tuesday. The meeting attended by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, his Cabinet colleagues, Opposition leader R. Siva, Chief Secretary Sharat Chauhan and senior officials held preliminary discussion on presenting a full Budget for …

CM reinvokes ‘Our tax, Our right’ campaign, calls upon Kannadigas to rise against Centre’s discrimination
2 months, 2 weeks ago

CM reinvokes ‘Our tax, Our right’ campaign, calls upon Kannadigas to rise against Centre’s discrimination

The Hindu  

Launching a fresh tirade against the Centre for allocating a “meagre” share of funds to Karnataka in the recent round of devolution, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah again invoked the “Our Tax, Our Right” campaign and called upon all Kannadigas to rise against this discrimination by fighting for their rightful share. Though the Union Budget doubled from ₹24.42 lakh crore in 2018-19 …

Financial Situation Sole Criteria to Pick Sop Beneficiaries: Ponguleti
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Financial Situation Sole Criteria to Pick Sop Beneficiaries: Ponguleti

Deccan Chronicle  

Khammam: Revenue and housing minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy reaffirmed on Monday that the Congress government prioritises financial need as the sole criterion for selecting beneficiaries of welfare schemes, distancing itself from the alleged political favouritism of previous administrations. “The selection of beneficiaries is purely based on their financial condition, ensuring the benefits of welfare schemes reach all poor families in …

UP government presents 2nd supplementary budget of RS 17865.72 crore
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UP government presents 2nd supplementary budget of RS 17865.72 crore

Hindustan Times  

uraghuvanshi@hindustantimes.com Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presenting a supplementary budget The UP government on Tuesday presented its second supplementary budget of ₹17865.72 crore for 2024-2025, including additional provisions for sprucing up the energy sector, making Prayagraj Mahakumbh secure and magnificent, creating development infrastructure, providing additional funds for maintenance of cows and ensuring the sanctity of examinations. The size of the second …

Odisha Assembly Passes ₹12,156 Cr Supplementary Budget Amid Oppn walkout
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha Assembly Passes ₹12,156 Cr Supplementary Budget Amid Oppn walkout

Deccan Chronicle  

The Odisha Legislative Assembly on Thursday evening approved the Appropriation Bill, 2024, authorizing the government to utilize ₹12,156 crore from its consolidated fund for the remaining months of the 2024-25 fiscal year. The session was marked by a walkout from the opposition BJD and Congress.Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, who also handles the finance portfolio, had presented the supplementary budget of …

UP collects ₹1.35 lakh crore tax revenue in 8 months
3 months, 4 weeks ago

UP collects ₹1.35 lakh crore tax revenue in 8 months

Hindustan Times  

letters@hindustantimes.com For representation only Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday claimed it has collected a tax revenue of ₹135058.47 crore in the first eight months of 2024-2025. It collected ₹7579.74 crore from transport, ₹2226.81 crore from energy and ₹279.54 crore from land revenue “Our revenue collections are going up and the state’s financial situation is witnessing marked improvement consistently. The state …

AP’s Receipts Rs.2.36 Lakh Crore Against Estimated Rs.2.56 Lakh Crore
4 months, 2 weeks ago

AP’s Receipts Rs.2.36 Lakh Crore Against Estimated Rs.2.56 Lakh Crore

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh has total receipts of ₹2,36,511 crore against the budget estimate of ₹2,56,865 crore for 2023-24. As per the report on Andhra Pradesh accounts by the principal accountant general for 2023-24, AP registered tax revenue from various heads like Goods and Services Tax – ₹45,003 crore, Taxes on Income and Expenditure – ₹29,892 crore, Taxes on Property and …

Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget
4 months, 3 weeks 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
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Puducherry CM seeks Rs 6K crore special assistance from Centre for infrastructure projects
6 months, 1 week ago

Puducherry CM seeks Rs 6K crore special assistance from Centre for infrastructure projects

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: Chief Minister N Rangasamy has sought special assistance to the tune of Rs 5,828 crores from the union government for building capital infrastructure facilities in Puducherry. Health infrastructure upgrades are also proposed, including a 200-bed infectious disease hospital in Karaikal and improvements to rural health centres, with a combined cost of Rs 500 crore. The government also aims to …

Puducherry government has set aside ₹2 crore for farm loan waiver, says Chief Minister N. Rangasamy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Puducherry government has set aside ₹2 crore for farm loan waiver, says Chief Minister N. Rangasamy

The Hindu  

The Puducherry government has taken a policy decision to waive farm loans to the tune of ₹13. Addressing a gathering after hoisting the national flag at the Independence Day celebrations on Beach Road, the Chief Minister said a sum of ₹2 crore has been set aside for the farm loan waiver programme in the Union Territory’s Budget for 2024-25. After …

Puducherry Budget: CM Rangasamy introduces financial assistance scheme for government school students
8 months ago

Puducherry Budget: CM Rangasamy introduces financial assistance scheme for government school students

The Hindu  

Presenting the Union Territory’s annual budget for 2024-25 with an outlay of ₹12,700 crore in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly on Friday, August 2, 2024, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy announced a slew of welfare measures including provision of ₹1,000 per month to students studying in government schools, subsidy for working women and girl students belonging to the Adi Dravidar communities to …

Puducherry GSDP grew by 7.54 % and per capita income by 7.61% in 2023-24
8 months ago

Puducherry GSDP grew by 7.54 % and per capita income by 7.61% in 2023-24

The Hindu  

While the Gross State Domestic Product of the Union Territory recorded a growth of 7.54 % in 2023-24 compared to 2022-23, the per capita income of UT registered a growth of 7.61 % in 2023-24 compared to the year before, the outgoing Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry C. P Radhakrishnan has informed the Legislative Assembly. Delivering the customary address amid a …

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