Shimla, Jan. 29 -- Three ministers of the Himachal Pradesh government, Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Education Minister Rohit Thakur and Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh, on Thursday expressed concern over the Union Budget, while hoping that the Centre would address the financial challenges faced by the hill state.

Speaking to ANI, the ministers said Himachal Pradesh expects justice from the Union Budget, particularly in view of reduced central assistance, cuts in MGNREGA allocation, loss due to natural disasters and the adverse impact of reduced import duty on apples under recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

Speaking to ANI, Revenue, Horticulture, and Tribal Development Minister Jagat ...