TFP Bureau, Raipur; February 7,2024: In a crucial development, the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly approved the Third Supplementary Demands for the financial year 2023–24, amounting to Rs 13,487 crore, through a voice vote on Tuesday. Finance Minister Shri OP Chaudhary presented the third supplementary demands in the assembly on Monday, which garnered unanimous support during the subsequent session on Tuesday.
Following the approval, Finance Minister Shri OP Chaudhary reiterated the state government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of its citizens. He underscored the inclusive nature of the budget, aimed at uplifting every segment of society. Notably, an allocation of Rs 12,000 crore has been earmarked for the Krishak Unnati Yojana, aimed at fulfilling Prime Minister Modi’s assurance of procuring paddy at Rs 3100 per quintal and procuring up to 21 quintals per acre. The remaining amount, beyond the support price, will be disbursed to farmers under this scheme. Shri Chaudhary acknowledged the valuable contributions of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai during the deliberations on the Third Supplementary Demands.
यह हमारे लोकतंत्र की ताकत है कि एक छोटे से गांव से निकलकर लोकतंत्र के इस मंदिर और प्रदेश की सबसे बड़ी पंचायत में मैंने अनुपूरक बजट पेश किया है।
ये सरकार लोगों के लिए समर्पित सरकार है, हमारे बजट में हर वर्ग के उत्थान और समाज के कल्याण की भावना समाहित है। pic.twitter.com/nEMTLx2EaO
— OP Choudhary(मोदी का परिवार) (@OPChoudhary_Ind) February 6, 2024
The Third Supplementary Demands also prioritize various welfare initiatives in the state. Notably, Rs 200 crore has been allocated for Prime Minister Modi’s ambitious “Janman Yojana,” aimed at enhancing connectivity, especially for backward tribes. Additionally, allocations include Rs 195 crore for the National Rural Livelihood Program, Rs 15 crore for the Shri Ramlalla (Ayodhya Dham) Darshan Yojana, Rs 32.32 crore for the Electricity Bill Half Yojana, Rs 350 crore for Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Pradhan Mantri Yojana, Rs 15 crore for essential construction work in CIMS, Rs 20 crore for constructing a Central Library cum Reading Zone in urban areas, and Rs 38 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin).
