Patna, Feb. 1 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has praised the Union Budget 2025, describing it as a "progressive and forward-thinking" financial plan that promises to accelerate both national and state-level development.

Kumar expressed particular appreciation for several Bihar-specific initiatives, including the creation of the Makhana Board, Greenfield Airports in Bihar and the Western Kosi Canal Project in Mithilaanchal, and said all this will significantly contribute to the state's economic growth and infrastructure expansion.

In a detailed post on X (formerly Twitter), CM wrote, "The Union Budget is positive and welcome. This budget of the Central Government is progressive and forward-looking. Through this budget, the Central ...