IANS | 23 Jul, 2024
Tamil Nadu BJP Spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad on Tuesday said that Prime
Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government has unveiled a visionary Budget
and earmarked substantial funds for the comprehensive development of Tamil
Nadu.
He said that over the past decade, the state has received a significant
investment of several lakh crores of rupees, transforming its landscape and
empowering its people.
“This year’s Budget continues to prioritise Tamil Nadu’s growth, with a
focus on key sectors and projects. The Modi government’s Budget is akin to the
legendary Akshaya Patra, perpetually nourishing the holistic development of
every Indian, their homes, and the nation,” Prasad said.
He said that this Budget is much like the timeless wisdom of how Saint
Thiruvalluvar’s Thirukkural quenched people’s thirst for knowledge and
enlightenment.
He said that there is an allocation of Rs 10,000 crore for the
Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor and Rs 5,000 crore for the development of
the Enayam International Container Terminal.
“There is an allocation of Rs 3,000 crores for the upgradation of the
Madurai-Tuticorin highway Social Welfare, Rs 2000 crores for the Pradhan Mantri
Awas Yojana, benefiting over 1 lakh families, Rs 1500 crores for the Ayushman
Bharat scheme, expanding healthcare coverage to 50 lakh citizens Education and
skill development,” Prasad said.
He said that Rs 1,000 crore has been allocated for the establishment of
a new IIT campus in Tirupati while Rs 500 crore has been allocated for the
upgradation of skill development centres across the state.
“Rs 1,200 crores is allocated for the irrigation projects in the Cauvery
delta region, and Rs 800 crores for the development of rural roads and
connectivity,” Prasad said.
He said that this Budget allocation demonstrates the Central
government's commitment to Tamil Nadu’s growth and development.
He said that with a focus on infrastructure, social welfare, education,
and agriculture, the state is poised for unprecedented progress.
“The people of Tamil Nadu can look forward to improved living standards,
increased economic opportunities, and a brighter future,” Prasad said.
--IANS
