Tharad (Gujarat), Feb 2 (IANS) Congress MP Geniben Thakor on Monday criticised the Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27, stating that it has failed to address the concerns of farmers, women, youth and the general public.Reacting to the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, Thakor said farmers had been left disappointed due to the absence of clear and effective measures.“There is no concrete relief for farmers in this Budget. Issues such as minimu…
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Patna, Feb 1 (IANS) After the presentation of the Union Budget in Parliament, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar welcomed the budget, describing it as progressive, forward-looking, and beneficial for Bihar’s long-term development. In a post on his official X handle, the Chief Minister said, “The Union Budget is positive and welcome. This budget, presented by the central government, keeps in mind the goals of building a developed India. It is progressive and forward-looking, and through it, se…
Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry leaders in Tamil Nadu have welcomed the Union Budget 2026, describing it as growth-oriented, forward-looking and supportive of manufacturing, MSMEs and long-term industrial development. Senior office-bearers of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) shared their assessment while addressing the media at a post-Budget press conference held at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, on Sunday.Speaking after the Budget presentation, Deputy Chairman of CII Southern Region Ravicha…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday welcomed the infrastructure push in the Union Budget 2026-27, saying these initiatives reflect a vision that infrastructure is “an enabler of resilience, opportunity, and global competitiveness”.He said that these new announcements place infrastructure at the centre of India’s journey towards the resolution of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a powerful thrust on infr…
Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is closely watching the Union Budget with heightened expectations on Sunday, as the State looks for fresh announcements that could accelerate infrastructure growth, strengthen its manufacturing base, and improve urban development.With the State positioned as one of India’s leading industrial and export hubs, policymakers and industry stakeholders alike are keen on budgetary support for industrial corridors, port connectivity, logistics, and large-scale urban infr…
Jaipur, Jan 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma departed for New Delhi on Wednesday at around 2:30 p.m. to hold a series of important meetings with senior Union Ministers aimed at accelerating development initiatives and strengthening the state’s infrastructure and public welfare systems. During his visit, the Chief Minister is scheduled to meet the Union Health Minister and former BJP President J.P. Nadda.The discussions will primarily focus on issues related to Rajasthan under…
Gandhinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a significant people-centric decision to allot government land free of cost to municipalities for public welfare projects in towns and cities across the state.To ensure greater transparency in urban administration and the timely delivery of basic amenities to citizens of the state, municipalities in Gujarat will now be easily allotted land free of cost for developing 11 types of essential infrastructure facilities.As a r…
Gandhinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Sunday announced a major policy decision aimed at accelerating urban development and improving administrative transparency by allowing municipalities to obtain government land free of cost for key public infrastructure projects. Under the new arrangement, municipalities will no longer be required to pay 25 to 50 per cent of the jantri rate for government land used for specified civic works.Until now, municipalities seeking government land for …
Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) Gujarat’s steady progress in urban development over the past two decades is increasingly reflected in large-scale public infrastructure projects, with Atal Sarovar in Rajkot emerging as a standout example.Developed under the Rajkot Smart City project, the lake has attracted over 1.4 million visitors since it was opened to the public, underscoring its growing popularity as a recreational and cultural hub.Gujarat’s planned urban development journey began in 2005, whe…
Ahmedabad, Jan 16 (IANS) The Gujarat government led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, continues to advance its goal of strengthening urbanisation and improving ease of living across the state. As cities expand, newly merged areas often face gaps in basic services, and the administration has prioritised filling these gaps through targeted infrastructure projects.In this direction, Navsari Municipal Corporation (NMC) has taken a major step by launching a ₹112-crore integrated water supply and d…