BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is all set to present his 16th, and possibly his final budget, on March 7. The budget outlay is expected to cross Rs 4 lakh crore, with a significant allocation for various development projects and schemes.
The budget is likely to include increased funding for various sectors, including agriculture, education and healthcare. Additionally, the budget may also include new initiatives and projects aimed at boosting economic growth and development in the state.
CM Siddaramaiah, who has been preparing the budget for the past month, has carried out the budget preparation for the last month. Siddaramaiah’s budget is expected to be a populist one, with a focus on wooing voters ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.
The budget may also include measures to counter opposition criticism and showcase the government’s achievements. The legislators’ development fund is also likely to increase and may use development as a tool. Overall, this budget presentation is expected to be a significant event, with far-reaching implications for the state’s economy and politics.
