India, Feb. 1 -- PATNA The Union budget 2025 has left the NDA leaders in poll-bound Bihar upbeat as Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced state centric projects.

A highlight of Sitharaman's budget speech was the mention of Bihar, where polls are due later this year and the JD(U)-BJP led government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is keen to retain power. The JD (U) is also a key constituent of the ruling National Democratic alliance (NDA) at the Centre, where the Bharatiya Janata Party does not enjoy a clear majority on its own.

Makhana Board

The FM announced to set up Makhana Board in Bihar which would be established in the state to improve production, processing, value addition, and marketing of makhana. The FM anno...