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Fadnavis Hails Budget as "Powerful Step" Towards Developed India

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has praised the Union Budget as a powerful step towards a developed India, highlighting its strong foundation for investment and job creation. He emphasized key provisions including a massive infrastructure investment, exclusive commercial opportunities for women, and hostels for girls in every district. The budget also outlines significant funding for metropolitan growth hubs and high-speed rail corridors expected to boost GDP. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget anchored on accelerating growth, inclusive development, and structural reforms.

Key Points: Fadnavis on Union Budget: A Step Towards Developed India

  • Massive Rs 12L cr infra investment
  • New malls & industrial ops for women
  • Hostels for girls in every district
  • High-speed Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad corridors
  • Growth hubs to get Rs 5000 cr each
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A powerful step towards developed India: CM Devendra Fadnavis on Union Budget

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis praises the Union Budget's focus on infrastructure, women's empowerment, and high-speed corridors for GDP growth.

"By planned urbanisation, promoting industry and entrepreneurship... this budget has laid a strong foundation. - Devendra Fadnavis"

Mumbai, Feb 1

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was a powerful step towards a developed India.

In his first reaction after the Union Budget presentation in the Lok Sabha, the chief minister said, "By planned urbanisation, promoting industry and entrepreneurship, and taking firm measures for investment and job creation, this budget has laid a strong foundation. An investment of Rs 12 lakh crore in infrastructure, substantial provisions for agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and irrigation have been made."

He further stated, "Following the success of the Lakhpati Didi scheme, the plan to create separate malls and industrial opportunities exclusively for women is extremely important. A scheme for hostels for girls pursuing higher education in every district has been announced. The decision to establish emergency medical facilities in district hospitals will prove invaluable for the health sector."

CM Fadnavis said, "The Mumbai-Pune and Pune-Hyderabad high-speed corridors will lead to a significant increase in GDP. Each growth hub will receive Rs 5,000 crore over the next five years, and the benefit of this will go to Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune Metropolitan Region, and Nagpur Metropolitan Growth Hub."

Earlier, presenting the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined three central 'kartavyas', or duties, to steer India's economy through global uncertainty while sustaining growth and fulfilling people's aspirations. "Our government's 'sankalp' is to focus on the poor, underprivileged and disadvantaged," Sitharaman said.

The Finance Minister, in her record ninth Budget, said the government's economic roadmap would be anchored in accelerating growth, ensuring inclusive development and maintaining the momentum of structural reforms.

"This involves: Accelerating and sustaining economic growth by enhancing productivity and global competitiveness. Fulfilling the aspirations of the people, positioning growth as the foundation of India's long-term prosperity and Advancing Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas by ensuring all farmers, communities and religions have equitable access to resources and opportunities, and wider participation in development," she said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Really happy to see the emphasis on women's empowerment! Separate malls and industrial opportunities for women, along with hostels for higher education, are fantastic steps. Lakhpati Didi was a success, and building on that is smart. 👏
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Rohit P
Sounds good on paper, but will the benefits reach the common man? We hear about massive investments every year, but inflation and unemployment are still big issues. Need to see actual ground-level changes, not just announcements.
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Sarah B
The focus on agriculture, animal husbandry, and fisheries is crucial for a country like India. If the provisions are implemented well, it can really improve rural livelihoods. The emergency medical facilities in district hospitals is a much-needed move.
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Vikram M
As someone from Pune, the growth hub funding of ₹5000 crore for MMR, Pune, and Nagpur is exciting. This can boost local industries and create jobs. Hope it leads to balanced regional development and doesn't just benefit the big cities.
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Karthik V
'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' is a good vision. The budget seems to touch all sectors. My only request is to ensure transparency in how these funds are allocated and used. We need accountability for every rupee spent from the taxpayer's money.

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