New Delhi | Jagran News Desk: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday hailed the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying that it will provide unprecedented relief to taxpayers and contribute significantly to government’s effort to double the farmers’ income.
In a series of tweets, the Home Minister said that with the allocation of Rs 100 crore, the government will be able to build world-class railways, highways, ports, hospitals. Shah added that the government has taken effective steps to rationalise tax system, boost infrastructure and strengthening the banking system.
"This budget will further contribute to the Modi government's resolve to make India a five trillion-dollar economy," said said in a tweet.
Shah said that through this budget, the Modi government has given unprecedented relief to taxpayers of every category, particularly the middle class, salaried taxpayers will not only have to reduce tax but will also get relief from simplification of tax system.
"I congratulate the prime minister and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a budget, which will benefit farmers, poor, salaried middle class and business class," Shah said.
Shah said in keeping with the pledge of a healthy India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched new hospitals by the public-private partnership (PPP) model to bring 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme to every nook and corner of the country, especially in the Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and in 112 aspirational districts, where there is no hospital under the scheme.
The home minister said with the allocation of Rs 100 lakh crore for basic infrastructure in the country, world-class highways, railways, ports, airports, metros will be built in the country, which will not only improve the lives of common people but also give a significant boost to economic activities.
"Taking forward the campaigns like home, electricity, toilets, gas and health facilities to all, I welcome Modi ji's resolve to provide clean drinking water to everyone. The allocation of Rs 3.60 lakh crore in this scheme shows the commitment of Modi ji, which will improve the life and health of common people," he said.
Shah said through 'Kisan Rail' and 'Kisan Udaan Yojana', the farmers will join the national and international markets and their products could be sold at a better price at the right time without damage. This scheme will especially benefit fruit and vegetable growers, particularly our tribal and northeast farmers.
(With PTI inputs)
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