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Union Budget focuses on overall development, assures 1.5 times more MSP for farmers: CM Rawat

Dehradun: Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat lauded Union budget 2021-22 presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, saying that despite the Covid-19 challenge, the Centre has come up with a budget which aims at the overall development of the country with a focus on health, agriculture, self-reliance, and infrastructure. “The new MSP regime assures 1.5 times the cost of production across all commodities. Some people are trying to mislead the farmers but in my opinion, both the Union Budget and the farm laws are in favour of the agriculture sector,” said the CM. Rawat did not fail to mention that the amount deposited in the bank accounts in the Modi government was double the amount deposited in the UPA term. “During his tenure as Gujarat CM, Narendra Modi had ensured that farmers got more water supply than what they demanded. Since his early days, PM Modi has been working to help the farmers and double their income. Some people are trying to guide the farmers in the wrong direction,” said the chief minister He pointed out that the decision to open 100 Sainik Schools would “vastly benefit Uttarakhand as youth in big numbers join the armed forces from the Himalayan state”. The CM further said, “We are confident of getting a Sainik School. Youth in high numbers join the armed and the para-military forces from Uttarakhand each year and the Sainik Schools would provide a good opportunity to our children,” the CM added. Rawat also appreciated the proposal of Investment Textile Park and said it would create job opportunities for the youth. “If we go through the budget, it provides a major boost to the concept of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Massive funds have been allotted to improve the health sector. We must not forget that the health sector saw a tremendous change during the Covid-19 phase. Now, we have ICU in each of the 13 districts,” he added.

The Times of India

2021-02-02

Dehradun