Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for delivering an exceptional Union Budget 2024, emphasizing its unprecedented focus on jobs, youth empowerment, women empowerment, and small businesses.
Himanta Biswa: Support for Assam’s Flood Resilience
The Finance Minister reassured the Chief Minister that all support announced in the Union Budget will be extended to Assam to help build a flood-resilient economy. This commitment aims to strengthen the state’s infrastructure against frequent flooding.
Benefits for MSMEs and the Digital Economy
Assam stands to benefit significantly from budget announcements related to MSMEs, skilling, and the digital economy. The Chief Minister emphasized that all proposals from the state in these sectors would be expedited to maximize the benefits.
Special Assistance for Capex
CM Sarma expressed gratitude for the Special Assistance to States for Capex scheme and offered suggestions to enhance its robustness. This scheme is crucial for the state’s capital expenditure and infrastructure development.
Hydrocarbon Industries and Capacity Building
The Chief Minister discussed issues related to royalty from hydrocarbon industries and suggested improvements for capacity building in Assam’s chemical and hydrocarbon sectors. The Finance Minister positively considered these suggestions, assuring prompt resolution of royalty issues.
