<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 10pt;">JD(U) President and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has welcomed the budget. He said, the Union Government's aim and efforts to become a five trillion dollar economy are praiseworthy. </span></p> <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Kumar said, expansion of Swatch Bharat Mission and Solid Waste Management in villages will further strengthen the ongoing cleanliness drive in the country. He also appreciated initiatives taken in the field of water conservation. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Chief Minister said, promotion of electric vehicle in the budget is an environment friendly step.</span><br />