The current Union Budget would be favourable for the country’s farmers. Especially in a State like Odisha, this Budget would be more beneficial for Dalits, tribals and OBCs, said BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav here on Wednesday.
Madhav said Odisha Government does not submit new proposals for Central schemes while it failed to utlise the funds sanctioned by the Central Government. In many cases, the State Government has only utilised four to six percent of the grants sanctioned by the Centre for various projects.
“We have given a boost to the infrastructure projects in the Union Budget this time. But, the Odisha Government should wake up from its slumber and take advantage of the initiatives,” he added.
The experience with the Odisha Government has not been pleasant. Instead of levelling false allegations of being ignored by the Central Government, it must make proper utilisation of the sanctioned funds. The Centre is ready to extend full cooperation to the State,” said Madhav.