No big-ticket project for state

Chandigarh, February 1

Though no big-ticket announcement has been made in the Union Interim Budget for Haryana, ongoing projects, including AIIMS, Manethi (Jhajjar), found a mention in the budget as part of support to ongoing projects in the state.

Rlys to grant Rs 2,861 cr; Allocation 18 times more

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Rs 2,861 crore would be spent as capital expenditure on various projects in Haryana in 2024-25. It is 18 times more than what was allocated in the years 2009-14.

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Haryana’s mention came just thrice in the Budget.

AIIMS-Manethi is being supported under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSS).

However, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today announced that Rs 2,861 crore would be spent as capital expenditure on various projects in Haryana in 2024-25. It is 18 times more than what was allocated in the years 2009-14.

The amount will be spent on ROBs, RUBs, new lines and modernisation of stations. Vaishnaw also stated that 100 per cent electrification had been achieved in the state.

The new lines included Rohtak-Meham-Hansi (68.8 km), Jind-Sonepat (88.9 km), Rewari-Rohtak (81.26 km), Delhi-Sohna-Nuh-Firozpur Jhirka-Alwar (104 km), Yamunanagar-Chandigarh via Sadhaura, Narayangarh (91 km), Hisar-Sirsa via Agroha and Fatehabad (93 km) and Meerut-Panipat (104 km).

The doubling of lines included Ambala Cantt-Dappar (Phase-I), with new material modification of Dappar-Chandigarh (22.71 km), Panipat-Rohtak (71.4 km), and Asthal Bohar-Rewari (75.2 km).

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Step towards ‘developed India’

It will be a stepping stone in the direction of ‘developed India’. It focusus on comprehensive development with “sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas”. — Anil Vij, Home Minister, Haryana

No relief for taxpayers

There is no roadmap to control rising prices. There is no relief for different sections of society, including employees, women and traders. Besides, there is no relief for the income taxpayers. — Bhupinder Singh Hooda , Former CM

Something for everyone

The Budget had something for every section of society, including youth, women, farmers and the employees. It lays down a clear roadmap for taking the country’s economy to greater heights. — Nayab Singh Saini, President of the state unit of the BJP

Speakout

Business fraternity was expecting some tax incentives and rebates. The government should focus on giving a boost to the rice industry as it will increase exports and help the country develop. — Jewel Singla, Chairman, Haryana Rice Millers and Dealers Association

The tourism industry had high hopes from the Interim Budget. We have requested a reduction in the GST on the hotel industry from 18% to 5%, along with an infra status to the industry. — Col. Manbeer Choudhary, Ex president Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India

It is a balanced and visionary Interim Budget. It is a roadmap to an excellent post-election full Budget in July 2024. It is aimed at the welfare of women, marginal farmers and youth. — Pankaj Malik, CA