Hyderabad, Feb. 2 -- Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, highlighted the inclusive and growth-oriented nature of the Union Budget 2025-26.

Talking to newsmen in Hyderabad on Sunday the Minister emphasised that the budget effectively addresses the needs of all sections of society, including the middle class, Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and farmers.

He also lauded the new tax structure, stating that it significantly reduces the tax burden on the middle class, thereby boosting disposable income and overall economic growth.

Athawale particularly underscored the substantial increase in funding for the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, reaffir...