Budget will intensify economic growth, increase ease of living: LG

Srinagar, July 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for Budget 2024, and said it will intensify economic growth, facilitate far-reaching reforms for Viksit Bharat, increase the ‘ease of doing business’ and ‘ease of living’.

Taking to micro-blogging site X (formerly twitter) the Lieutenant Governor Sinha said: “My heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji & Finance Minister Smt @nsitharaman Ji for a visionary #Budget2024 which will intensify economic growth, facilitate far-reaching reforms for 'Viksit Bharat’ & increase the 'Ease of Doing Business' & the 'Ease of Living'”.

“Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan for saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts will be a game-changer. #Budget2024 ensures that system at grassroots is strong & caring and people enjoy the fruits of social justice,” he said on X.

He further said, “J&K has seized the opportunities of 21st century & our youth are building proud & prosperous UT. #Budget2024 with focus on 'Employment & Skilling' & new schemes will give fresh impetus to youth empowerment & it'll pave the way for higher participation of women in the workforce”.

The Lieutenant Governor Sinha added, “This budget with focus on employment, skilling, MSMEs & the middle class, seeks to translate the vision of empowering all sections of the population. 9 priorities for generating ample opportunities for all as envisaged in the budget will ensure faster progress and social equity”.