Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis commended Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget, hailing it as a significant stride towards a more developed India. Fadnavis emphasized the budget’s focus on planned urbanization, industry promotion, entrepreneurship, and robust measures for investment and job creation, citing an allocation of Rs 12 lakh crore for infrastructure and substantial provisions for agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and irrigation.
He highlighted key initiatives such as the Lakhpati Didi scheme’s success, the proposal for exclusive malls and industrial opportunities for women, and the plan for hostels for girls pursuing higher education in every district. Fadnavis also lauded the decision to establish emergency medical facilities in district hospitals, underscoring their importance for the healthcare sector.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister pointed out that the Mumbai-Pune and Pune-Hyderabad high-speed corridors are expected to significantly boost GDP growth. Each growth hub is set to receive Rs 5,000 crore over the next five years, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune Metropolitan Region, and Nagpur Metropolitan Growth Hub benefiting from these investments.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her record ninth Budget presentation, outlined the government’s commitment to steering India’s economy through global uncertainties while ensuring growth and fulfilling people’s aspirations. She emphasized the government’s dedication to focusing on the poor, underprivileged, and disadvantaged, anchoring the economic roadmap in accelerating growth, inclusive development, and sustaining structural reforms.
