Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s Minister of State for Excise and Prohibition (Independent Charge), Nitin Agarwal, shared his reaction to the Union Budget for the year 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha. Agarwal described the budget as dedicated to women, youth, farmers, and the younger generation. He emphasized that the budget will play a crucial role in laying the foundation of a superior India and serve as a milestone in realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of a developed nation.
Highlighting key provisions of the budget, Agarwal noted that the credit card limit for farmers has been increased from Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh, marking a significant boost for the agricultural sector. Additionally, the historic decision to make income up to Rs. 12 lakh tax-free is a major relief for the middle class, providing financial ease to millions of households across the country.
The budget also focuses on key areas such as startups, innovation, investment opportunities, and infrastructure development. Special attention has been given to the balanced growth of both rural and urban regions, ensuring inclusive development. Agarwal expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting such an all-encompassing, welfare-oriented, and visionary budget.
With its comprehensive measures, the Budget 2025-26 is poised to accelerate India’s growth trajectory, fostering economic resilience and societal welfare in line with the government’s long-term development goals.
