Here are key points from Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s budget speech 2020-21

The State Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday presented the last full-fledged Budget of the present government at 2 pm.

The Finance Minister in his speech informed that despite sluggish growth across the globe and slowdown of the Indian Economy, the state of Assam achieved an impressive rate of growth.

As stated by the State Finance Minister, the average annual growth rate in respect to GSDP at current prices during the period 2016-17 to 2019-20 (BE) was 12.38%. “Even at constant prices, Assam has grown much faster than the national average which is a notable achievement,” said Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The finance minister had also stated that around Rs 73,000 crores was sent in the last financial year.

Here are key points from Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s budget speech 2020-21:

Himanta also announced 18 Flagship Schemes whose implementation will be the topmost priority of the government throughout the year.

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