Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that the interim budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is focused on the poor, women, youth and farmers.
He also said that all the departments are making efforts to take the country forward under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Under the leadership of PM Modi, all departments are making efforts to take the country forward. The interim budget was presented today and it is focused on the poor, women, youth and farmers. This budget has highlighted PM Modi’s pledge for the welfare of these categories,” CM Yadav said.
Nearly 25 lakh people have come out of poverty. India is fast moving forward to become the fourth largest economy in the world, and a base has been formed for the government’s target of making India the third largest economy in the world, he added.
“Anganwadi and ASHA workers have been covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme…A new housing scheme has been brought for the middle class…The announcement of free cervical cancer vaccines for girls between 9-14 years of age is commendable… A rooftop solar power plan has been formulated which will benefit 1 crore households and will exempt them from electricity bills up to 300 units…,” he added.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda has also welcomed the interim budget saying all the sections of the society are kept in mind in the budget.
“The interim budget is very good. All the sections of the society, women, poor, youth and farmers are kept in mind in the budget and it is welcomed. All the schemes which are implemented in the country will also benefit Madhya Pradesh,” the Deputy CM said.
(Inputs from ANI)