Amid rising anticipation, Bihar Finance Minister Dilip Jaiswal has positioned the upcoming budget as the cornerstone for ‘Viksit Bihar.’ In an exclusive interview, he elaborated on how the allocations will catalyze sustainable development across the board.
Central to the plan is industrialization, with special economic zones and ease-of-doing-business reforms to attract FDI. Jaiswal revealed tax holidays for startups and MSMEs, fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Agricultural reforms include precision farming tech adoption and cold chain logistics to minimize post-harvest losses. The budget eyes doubling farmers’ incomes through direct benefit transfers and market linkages.
Social welfare nets will expand with increased pensions for the elderly and nutritious meal programs for schoolchildren. Healthcare gets a revolutionary upgrade via telemedicine networks reaching remote areas.
Environmental sustainability features river cleaning drives and afforestation on a war footing. Jaiswal assured fiscal prudence, balancing populism with prudence. As stakeholders dissect the preview, the budget emerges as a litmus test for Nitish Kumar’s government. Success here could propel Bihar into a new era of prosperity.