BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar commended the Union Budget for its emphasis on uplifting various sections of society, including the poor, laborers, farmers, women, youth, and backward classes. Jakhar expressed confidence that the budget would play a crucial role in achieving India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. He highlighted the budget’s alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inclusive development approach, “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.”
Jakhar noted the budget’s significant allocations towards infrastructure development, signaling the government’s commitment to advancing the country’s progress. He specifically mentioned initiatives like the “SHE-Mart scheme” for women and the establishment of hostels for working women and female students in every district, underscoring the focus on women’s empowerment. Additionally, Jakhar lauded the budget’s provisions for the sports industry and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), foreseeing positive impacts on Punjab’s industrial sector.
In a move towards cooperative federalism, the budget announced a substantial allocation of Rs 1.4 lakh crore for states’ development, as recommended by the 16th Finance Commission. This allocation aims to ensure comprehensive development across the nation. Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini welcomed the budget’s allocation of Rs 10,000 crore for the MSME sector, foreseeing benefits for the state’s economic growth. Saini also highlighted the development plans for 15 archaeological sites, which are expected to enhance the global recognition of Haryana’s historical heritage, particularly sites like Rakhigarhi.
Chief Minister Saini further emphasized that investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Quantum Mission would bolster Gurugram’s status as a prominent global technology hub, showcasing the budget’s potential to drive technological advancements and economic growth in the region.
