Hyderabad, Feb. 3 -- union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday said the union Budget underscores the Modi government's commitment to inclusive growth, job creation, and long-term development.
Addressing the media at the BJP state office in Nampally, he said the budget is a major step towards achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047.
The Minister said the budget dispels the notion that it is meant only for election freebies and instead focuses on employment, rural development, research, and investment.
He pointed out that the allocation for the employment guarantee scheme has been increased from Rs 88,000 crore to Rs 96,000 crore for 2026-27, a rise of nine per cent, while substantial fertiliser subsidies continue to ...