The State Assembly on Tuesday passed a Supplementary Budget of Rs 5052.53 crore by voice vote.
Minister of Finance Jayant Malaiya said that provisions for overall growth for the financial year 2017-18 has been made in the Supplementary Budget.
An allocation of Rs 1,000 crore for Agriculture Price Stabilisation Fund has been made. For Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Rs 3,500 crore was allocated in the main budget and to maintain good growth in the rural areas Rs 1,200 crore has been allocated.
The State would bear Rs 2,447 crore from consolidated funds, tariff subsidy of Rs 595 crore, free electricity supply of Rs 210 crore and additional subsidy Rs 805 crore.
A provision of Rs 65 crore has been made for Mother Support Scheme and Rs 139 crore for hostels and other facilities for SC-ST students.