Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar
The Union Budget is positive and commendable. This progressive and future-oriented budget reflects the government's commitment to accelerating the nation's development. The announcements made for Bihar in this budget will significantly enhance the state's growth. The establishment of a Makhana Board in Bihar will benefit farmers by improving the production, processing, value addition, and marketing of Makhana. The provision for greenfield airports in Bihar will increase the number of international flights, benefiting the people and boosting the state's economic development. The financial assistance for the Western Koshi Canal Project in Mithilanchal will help farmers in the region. The expansion of IIT Patna will promote technical education, while the establishment of the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management in Bihar will provide youth with skills, entrepreneurship opportunities, and employment, further promoting food processing activities in Eastern India.