Guwahati: Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog asserted on Wednesday that the state’s budget for the fiscal year 2023–2024 will be realistic.
Speaking on the upcoming budget session of Assam, Ajanta Neog claimed, “I am giving my word, this year’s budget is going to be realistic and the capital expenditure will increase”
She added that the state’s budget for last year, which exceeded Rs. 1 lakh crores, was the highest ever after the state gained independence.
A cabinet meeting was held earlier today where several important decisions were taken, including a few affecting women and children.
Speaking on this, Neog said, “Everyone today gave great and relevant advices for the welfare of women and children.”
Meanwhile, she stated that the Finance Department portal is open to everyone and that everyone is asked to provide advise through the portal regarding any potential resistance raising voices and concerns against the budget to be presented at the upcoming session in March.