Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, focusing on Bihar’s development. Here are the key highlights:
Makhana Board: The government will create a special board to support Makhana farmers. This board will help farmers organize into Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and access government schemes.
Food Processing Institute: A new institute will promote food processing activities in Bihar.
IIT-Patna Expansion: The capacity of the Indian Institute of Technology in Patna will increase, adding infrastructure to accommodate 6,500 more students.
Western Kosi Canal Project: This project aims to help farmers by aiding in cultivating over 50,000 hectares of land in the Mithila region.
Cultural Highlight:
The Finance Minister wore a Madhubani saree, showcasing Bihar’s rich cultural heritage.
Economic Focus:
The budget aims to boost private sector investments, uplift household sentiments, and strengthen the power of India’s rising middle class.