Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Information Technology and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, commended the Union Budget, stating that the state would benefit significantly from it. Lokesh expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a well-balanced budget that aligns with India’s growth trajectory and long-term goals.
Highlighting various provisions in the budget, Lokesh emphasized Andhra Pradesh’s potential gains, including the Critical Minerals Corridor, high-speed rail connectivity, tax incentives for data centers, enhanced support for electronics manufacturing, and a renewed focus on tourism. He expressed eagerness to utilize the budget to attract investments, generate employment opportunities, and drive the state’s growth forward.
As a member of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the son of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Lokesh plays a pivotal role in the state’s governance and is part of the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, Minister of Health, Family Welfare & Medical Education Satya Kumar Yadav also praised the budget for its clarity, compassion, and commitment to making India self-reliant by 2047.
Yadav lauded the budget’s emphasis on accelerating economic growth, meeting people’s aspirations, and fostering inclusive development through the ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas’ mission. He welcomed the budgetary measures aimed at supporting various sectors such as MSMEs, Handlooms, Textiles, Bio-pharma, Rare Earth Minerals, and Infrastructure, citing their potential to spur job creation and economic progress.
