Missed Opportunity
The Union Budget 2025-26 was expected to chart a bold course for economic recovery, particularly in employment generation and demand stimulation.
The Union Budget 2025-26 was expected to chart a bold course for economic recovery, particularly in employment generation and demand stimulation.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly criticized the Union Budget 2025-26, stating that it has overlooked all major demands of the state, including a relief package for landslide-hit Wayanad and financial aid for the Vizhinjam port.
Slamming the Modi government for gross neglect of Tamil Nadu in the Union Budget, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday castigated it as the ‘usual drama of deception and discrimination coated with empty rhetoric’ making it unworthy of being called the Union Budget.
Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has expressed deep disappointment over the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, citing its complete neglect of Punjab, particularly its border areas.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu hailed the Union Budget as “pro-people” and “progressive,” reflecting the vision for a Viksit Bharat under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Praising the Union Budget 2025-26, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that it includes significant provisions aimed at strengthening India's economy and improving the lives of common citizens.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Budget 2025-26 in Parliament, on Saturday announced several sops for Bihar where assembly polls are due towards the end of this year.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented an ambitious and growth-oriented Union Budget, providing major income tax relief to the middle class, giving a boost to agriculture and laying a roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
In alignment with the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, the defence ministry's total allocation for FY 2025-26 stands at Rs 6,81,210.27 crore, a 9.53 percent increase over the previous fiscal. This amount includes a significant focus on modernisation, with Rs 1,80,000 crore allocated for Capital Outlay on Defence Services.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced ‘Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’, which is likely to aid 1.7 crore farmers to boost agricultural productivity.
