"Like previous year, this year also the central budget has been announced with a number of financial provisions in public interest," Singh said in an official statement, while congratulating PM Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
"This budget will accelerate the growth and development of the nation. The Centre has emphasised on maximising the employment opportunities in the general budget and has paid special attention to inclusion of poor section of society in financial provisions of every scheme," he said.
Besides, development and expansion of rail facilities and infrastructure have also been given due importance in the budget and many other good provisions have been made, he said.
Singh also praised the allocation of Rs 1 lakh crore for railway security as well as provision of Rs 64,900 crore for development of National Highways, the release said.
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