<span style="color: #222222;">In Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi, who holds finance portfolio, presented annual budget for 2020-21 in the State Assembly today. The state budget worth two lakh 11 thousand and 761 crore rupees lays special emphasis on education, health and infrastructure.<br />''<br />''Presenting the budget with a revenue surplus of over 19,172 crore rupees, Mr Modi said, the proposed allocations made for 2020-21 have increased by 11,260 crore rupees as compared to that of current fiscal year.<br />''<br />''The State Government has made the highest allocation of 35,191 crore rupees for education. Besides, 17,345 crore rupees have been allocated for road building and 10,937 crore rupees earmarked for health care.<br />''<br />''Mr Modi announced that polytechnic college will be opened in each district of the state. He said, electricity will be provided at cheaper rate.</span><br />
News On AIR | February 25, 2020 9:14 PM
Sushil Kumar Modi presents annual budget for 2020-21 in Bihar Assembly