Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Saturday termed as "historic" the Union Budget 2020 -21, even as the State Congress slammed it saying there was nothing in it for unemployed youth, women and farmers.
Calling the budget farmer-oriented, Rupani said the schemes meant for farmers will help them raise their income.
"The budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has taken every section of the society into consideration. I am grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for (proposal to set up a) bullion exchange at GIFT City in Gandhinagar, proposal for redevelopment of Dholavira in Kutch and maritime museum at Lothal in the state," he said.
Expanding the national gas grid to 27,000 kms will benefit Gujarat, he said, adding that expediting the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project will also benefit the people of the state. Tax reduction will increase the purchasing power of the people, which in turn will help boost the economy, he said.
India's target of $5 trillion economy is reflected in the budget, Rupani added.