The BJP Government in Haryana on Monday presented its Budget 2017-18 which sought to raise spendings on rural sector, create durable infrastructure and boost economy and job
creation, while proposing no fresh tax.
While crossing Rs 1 lakh crore mark for the first time, the State Budget also expressed the Manohar lal Khattar Government's commitment to build Sutlej Yamuna link canal and allocate even Rs 1,000 crore for it, if needed.
Presenting its third Budget in the golden jubilee year of the State foundation here, the BJP-led Government proposed a Budget of Rs 1,02,329.35 crore with an increase of Rs 13.18 per cent over Budget size of 2016-17.
While seeking to raise spendings also on welfare of Dalits and youth development, the Budget presented by Finance Minister Abhimnyu in the State Assembly also proposed to exempt bio diesel, solar devices and the parts used in installation of solar power projects from value added tax.
Expressing commitment to build SYl canal to get its share of waters from Ravi-Beas, the Finance Minister proposed to allocate an outlay of Rs 100 crore for it and assured the House that the Government is willing to give even Rs 1,000 crore for it, if needed.