MP Budget is people-oriented, pro-poor, says Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today hailed the state Budget for 2017- 2018, saying it has provisions for welfare of all sections of society, including farmers, the poor and youths.
"The Budget has been designed for the welfare of farmers and the poor. This Budget will instill hope and confidence in the youth and also empower women," Chouhan said.
Earlier in the day, Finance Minister Jayant Malaiya presented a Rs 1,85,564.27-crore Budget with a revenue surplus of Rs 4596.40 crore.
Chouhan said the Budget also focuses on environment protection and river conservation. Adequate allocations have been made for education - be it at the level of school, university or medical education.

"To strengthen medical facilities, the allocation for the health sector has been increased by up to 16 per cent. Besides, the Government employees will get salaries as per the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations," he added.
The Chief Minister said more than Rs 33,000 crore has been earmarked for the agriculture sector. "Overall, the Budget is historic, people-oriented and farmer-focused.