The Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday passed the second supplementary budget to the tune of Rs 7,071.73 crore which includes both revenue and capital expenditure for the 2013-14 fiscal with a voice vote.
Replying to a debate on the Supplementary Budget, Finance Minister Jayant Malayia said the Energy Department has been allocated Rs 1,343 crore. This entails expected expenditure of Rs 600 crore towards tariff subsidy. He said the Budget contained provisions for meeting the extra burden of Rs 600 crore in providing relief in natural calamity-affected areas. Besides, it contained provisions for new welfare schemes such as the Deenbandhu Yojna, the Khet Sadak Yojna and the Mukhyamantri Nikah Yojna.
Commenting about the adoption of Goods and Services Tax in the state, Malaiya said the government.