Ahead of presenting the annual budget next week, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday that the government aims to present an inclusive financial plan reflecting the aspirations of farmers, labourers, gig workers and rural communities after holding consultations with various stakeholder groups.
Ms. Gupta said the government is taking farmers’ concerns seriously and is working towards practical solutions. She assured that agriculture and rural development would receive special focus in the budget. The Chief Minister said that over the past year the government has made consistent efforts to address long-pending issues and has initiated large-scale improvements in rural infrastructure, supported by increased budget allocations.
“Efforts are ongoing on key issues along with effective implementation of Central government schemes. The government is also working to bridge the urban-rural divide by bringing modern amenities to villages, ensuring last-mile delivery of services and accelerating pending projects,” the CM said.
She said that continuous engagement with all sections of society will help shape a balanced, inclusive and growth-oriented budget. She said the gig workers have become indispensable and ensuring their rights and security is the government’s responsibility. “We will address their concerns,” Ms. Gupta said
