Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
Bharatiya Janata Party State President Sunil Jakhar said that the Union Budget is focused on the poor, labourers, farmers, women, youth, and backward classes, and will prove to be a milestone in fulfilling the resolve of making India a developed nation by 2047.
While reacting to the Budget, Sunil Jakhar stated that it is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policy of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.” He said that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasized ensuring that every section of society is taken into account, with a focus on creating new employment opportunities and strengthening infrastructure development across the country.
He said that the substantial allocation for infrastructure development demonstrates that the Government of India is moving steadily towards making the country a developed nation.
He further said that the Budget introduces the “She Mart” scheme for women and also announces the opening of hostels in every district for working women and female students, which will play a significant role in women’s empowerment.
He added that the announcements made in the new Budget for the sports industry and MSMEs will greatly benefit Punjab’s industrial sector.
He also stated that under the policy of cooperative federalism, an allocation of ₹1.4 lakh crore has been announced for states for development, as per the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission, which will ensure holistic development across the country.