Gujarat Budget 2024 Highlights: Following the unveiling of Union Budget 2024 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the focus has shifted to state budgets. Gujarat takes the lead in announcing its budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 today. Gujarat Finance Minister Kanu Desai is set to present the budget, emphasizing that it will embody the state government s vision for the upcoming year and provide a roadmap for the next 25 years, as stated just before the budget presentation.
Gujarat s state budget for FY24-25 focused on the poor, women empowerment, farmers, and youth, following PM Modi s vision. The budget allocated Rs 100 crore for extending the riverfront project from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar, making it the longest and most scenic riverfront in the world. Phase 3 of the riverfront development near GIFT City will begin soon. The Bhupendra Patel-led government plans to extend the Metro route to the Ahmedabad International Airport and the interior of GIFT City.
Gujarat assembly session: The opposition Congress plans to corner the BJP government on issues including inflation, unemployment, and the recent boat capsize tragedy in Vadodara.