Interim budget to provide pace to building 'Atma-Nirbhar' India: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that the interim budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is a budget for the development of the country.

"Under the guidance of honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the interim budget presented in the Lok Sabha will provide a pace for building a developed and an 'Atma-Nirbhar' India," said Yogi Adityanath.

Hailing the interim budget, the UP CM extended greetings to the Finance Minister for presenting a budget that will fulfil the aspirations and expectations of 140 crore Indian citizens.

"This interim budget will prove to be important for the development of every section, including the poor, farmers, and youth," said Yogi Adityanath.

He lauded the interim budget for being women-friendly, saying, "To achieve the objective of women's empowerment, the beneficiary limit of the 'Lakhpati didi' scheme has been increased from 2 crore to 3 crore. Bringing Asha female workers under the ambit of Ayushman Bharat is welcoming."