Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday described the budget presented by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for the financial year 2025-26 as historic and futuristic.

Taking to his X handle, Pradhan stated that this is a comprehensive budget aimed at fulfilling the vision of a developed Odisha by 2036 and 2047.

The Union Minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for presenting a Rs.2,90,000 crore budget, focusing on Odisha's progress, sectoral development, and the welfare of all citizens.

He remarked that the people-friendly budget reflects the development vision of the double-engine government, ensuring benefits for the poor, farmers, w...