GORAKHPUR: The Union Budget 2021 was hailed by both industrialists and people at large in Gorakhpur, with most saying that it will help make the country self-reliant, though Opposition leaders termed it unsatisfactory.
Former president of chamber of industries, S K Agarwal said, “The hike of 137% in health budget and 35% increase in the provision of capital investment than last budget will provide relief, spur growth and increase employment.”
“The proposed road construction will help in crating the basic infrastructure further and 100% electrification of railways by 2023 will be good for environment conservation and will bring down logistics costs. The budget stresses on most sectors, including agriculture, education, environment, textile industry and will promote local manufacturing as duty on imports has been increased,” he added.