LG thanks PM Modi, FinMin Sitharaman

Srinagar, July 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the 2024-2025 budget and termed it as visionary.

The LG said that this budget would intensify economic growth, facilitate far-reaching reforms for 'Viksit Bharat’, and increase the 'Ease of Doing' Business' and the 'Ease of Living'.

“This budget with a focus on employment, skilling, MSMEs, and the middle class seeks to translate the vision of empowering all sections of the population. Nine priorities for generating ample opportunities for all as envisaged in the budget will ensure faster progress and social equity,” he said.

LG Sinha said that the budget meets the challenges of the 21st century and provides unlimited opportunities to youth, women, farmers, and entrepreneurs and lays down plans for prosperous rural India.

He said that the budget would speed up the development of a robust agricultural infrastructure and urban development.

The LG said that the focus on productivity and resilience in agriculture and measures highlighted in the budget would greatly benefit J&K.

“Natural farming, mission for oilseeds, vegetable production, supply chains and national cooperation will ensure inclusive growth for farmers, villages and labourers,” he said. “J&K has seized the opportunities of the 21st century and our youth are building a proud and prosperous J&K. This budget with a focus on employment, skilling, and new schemes will give fresh impetus to youth empowerment and pave the way for higher participation of women in the workforce.”

LG Sinha said that the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan for saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts would be a game-changer.

“Budget-2024 ensures that the system at the grassroots is strong and caring and people enjoy the fruits of social justice,” he said.