Former Chief Minister Biplap Kumar Deb’s reaction to the Union Budget

Agartala: Feb 01: This is the first and landmark budget of Amrit Kal.Every section of the society has been taken care of in this general budget presented by the Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.Emphasizing the all-round development of all classes, this budget has announced special measures for STs and SCs.All sections including youth, women, farmers, entrepreneurs, workers will benefit from this budget. New earning opportunities will be created.Exemption of up to Rs 7 lakh in income tax is a big relief for the middle class and working class.Reflecting the policies of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji, this general budget has been prioritized with the concept of Antodaya.Among these, increasing the budget of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is a very commendable step. Villages and the poor will especially benefit from this.