DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana's Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi, addressing a press conference in the auditorium of the District Secretariat on Friday, said the budget of Haryana has been prepared keeping in mind all sections of society.

He said the budget of Haryana has been presented by keeping in mind the suggestions of farmers, agriculture, businessmen, employees and players. He said the economy of the state will improve with this budget.

The Cabinet Minister said the Chief Minister has given special attention to farmers in the agriculture sector and announcements have also been made for soldiers in the budget. Haryana has the highest per capita income among the major states and the revenue deficit has decreased in the last 10 years.

He said Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini is constantly engaged in making announcements in public interest and Haryana is now counted among the leading states of the country. Interest-free loan up to Rs 1 lakh will be made available to women farmers for setting up dairy, subsidy amount on purchase of desi cow has been increased to Rs 30,000, sale of urea and fertilizer will be linked to Meri Fasal Meri Byora portal and the land limit for getting benefits under natural farming has been reduced to one acre.

The Cabinet Minister congratulated the district administration officials for successfully conducting the local body elections and thanked all the voters.

(editor@dailyworld.in)