Yogi govt's Supplementary Budget out Tuesday, strong focus on infra likely

Budget size seen at Rs 15,000 cr; outlay likely for flagship projects such as Bundelkhand Expressway, Ganga Expressway

Yogi Adityanath government will table its first Supplementary Budget for current 2019-20 financial year during the ongoing monsoon session in Uttar Pradesh legislature tomorrow.

The size of the maiden Supplementary Budget is likely to be worth Rs 15,000 crore with outlays expected for primary sectors, including agriculture and infrastructure.

According to sources, the Budget demands could include allocations for Adityanath’s flagship infrastructure projects such as Bundelkhand Expressway and Ganga Expressway, among others.

Besides, the Supplementary Budget could provide funds for fulfilling the cultural agenda of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, including mega Deepawali festival celebrations in Ayodhya later this year.

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