According to the Finance Minister, for the last 24 years priority was given to the infrastructure, but the state government this time has given priority to the social sector.“To build a strong and capable society, our government is committed to empowering women financially, socially, and mentally. This scheme will provide direct financial support, ensuring their independence and development,” said the finance minister. The fiscal deficit in the budget for the coming financial year is estimated to be Rs 11.253 crore, he added.“A provision of Rs 62,844 crore has been made in the budget for the social sector and Rs 13,363 crore for the Maiya Samman Yojana for women. This budget will fulfill the aspirations of every section of the society including the poor, farmers, tribals and women,” said the finance minister.Before reaching the assembly, Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore met Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar at Raj Bhavan and handed over copy of the budget for the financial year 2025-26. After giving a copy of the budget to the Governor, the Finance Minister reached assembly and tabled the budget.The previous JMM-led coalition government had presented a budget of Rs 1.28 lakh crore for the financial year 2024-25.
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