This time, the central government’s budget has been very kind to Bihar. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was also seen wearing a saree with Madhubani prints today as she presented the budget. The Union Budget made seven major announcements for Bihar today. The Center’s exercise has a connection to the elections for the Bihar Assembly.
This time, the central government’s budget has been very kind to Bihar. There is a drive to widen everything, even the airways and roads. An attempt is being made to improve the financial situation of women, students, and farmers. Mithila comes first. The Center has been really enthusiastic about Makhana for the first time.
Finance Minister seen in Madhubani printed saree
The Madhubani-patterned saree worn by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also gave a hint of the deep love for Bihar and Bihari culture. Because Bihar received more attention in the budget address than any other state, the entire federal government exercise is also being tied to the assembly elections in Bihar, which are scheduled for October and November of this year.
The outfit that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore when she entered the Lok Sabha on Saturday indicated that this would be the most memorable day for Bihar. This is what took place. For Bihar, Sitharaman made seven major announcements.
Creation of the Makhana Board
To improve the state of Makhana production, processing, value addition, and marketing, the Makhana Board will be formed. This will lead to a Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) among those involved in Makhana business.
The income of farmers and laborers involved in Makhana farming would rise as a result. Additionally, processing companies will profit from both pricing and work. The national government’s decision will reinforce Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s drive from years ago to ensure that every Indian has at least one meal on their plate.
Assist in saving the Kosi Canal Project
In Bihar, Mithila politics have consistently favored the ruling NDA. The long-delayed Western Kosi Canal Project will be revived with financial assistance from the central government. More than 50,000 hectares of land in Mithila will receive water for farming after this project is expanded and modernized.
Bihar’s Tal area is politically fertile as well. This is where a lot of pulses are grown. According to the budget, all Arhar, Urad, and Masoor produce will be bought at the minimum support price during the course of the following four years.
Patna Airport extension
Bihar’s airports are currently under a lot of passenger demand. Development will be aided by the announcement of the Greenfield Airport’s construction in Bihta. The airports in Patna and Bihta will be different. Greenfield airports are built in brand-new locations with no pre-existing infrastructure. Patna airport expansion is a further pledge made by Sitharaman.
Important announcements for farmers
One of the budget’s key initiatives for Bihar is the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management. Agricultural products will be processed as a result. Farmers will receive fair payment for their produce. They will get better. Additionally, thousands of new jobs will be generated.
Major announcements for IITs as well
The expansion of one of the nation’s five IITs would also aid the IIT in Patna. Here, more infrastructure, such as hostels, will be built.
KCC loan limit increase
Bihar’s farmers would also profit from the nationwide rise in the KCC loan ceiling for small and marginal farmers. In Bihar, about 40 lakh farmers currently have KCC. They will be able to obtain loans at reduced interest rates, which will address issues pertaining to farming.