Former CM Shanta Kumar Praises New Indian Budget for Agricultural and Middle-Class Benefits

Former CM Shanta Kumar Praises New Indian Budget for Agricultural and Middle-Class Benefits

Dharamsala (Arvind Sharma)23 July 2024

 Former Chief Minister and Union Minister Shanta Kumar has lauded the new Indian budget, highlighting its far-reaching agricultural schemes tailored for the agriculture-based economy. He emphasized the budget’s special provisions for natural farming and its significant focus on skill development to enhance employment opportunities.

Kumar noted the budget’s attentive measures towards the middle class, including substantial concessions in income tax. He expressed optimism that the country’s economic condition is strengthening and that the new budget will provide fresh impetus to all sections of society.

“The budget’s provisions are designed to fortify our agricultural sector and promote sustainable practices through natural farming,” Kumar stated. “Furthermore, the emphasis on skill development will equip our workforce with the necessary tools to thrive in the evolving job market.”

Kumar’s comments reflect a positive reception of the budget’s initiatives aimed at bolstering economic stability and growth, ensuring benefits for a broad spectrum of the population.