Sonowal Hails Budget 2024-25 as a Catalyst for Holistic Growth and Maritime Industry Advancement

Shri Sonowal highlighted the budget's foundation on the development of the Garib (poor), Mahilayen (women), Yuva (youth), and Annadata (farmers).

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal praised the Union Budget 2024-25 for its comprehensive focus on inclusive development, aimed at uplifting the poor, women, youth, and farmers. He commended Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a visionary budget that emphasizes employment, skill development, MSMEs, agriculture, and investment-led economic growth.

Key Highlights:

Inclusive Development:

Shri Sonowal highlighted the budget's foundation on the development of the Garib (poor), Mahilayen (women), Yuva (youth), and Annadata (farmers).

Emphasis on employment, skill development, and MSMEs.

Themes and Priorities:

The budget identifies four central themes and nine priorities, which are expected to be well-received by all sections of society.

Maritime Industry Boost:

Significant enhancement of India's shipping, cruise, shipbuilding, and ship repair industry.

Creation of new job opportunities and boosting of exports.

Commitment to elevating India's stature as a global maritime powerhouse.

Statements:

Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal:

Described the budget as strongly grounded in development and providing a roadmap for renewed and holistic growth.

Expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi and Finance Minister Sitharaman for the visionary budget.

Confident that the budget will significantly enhance India's maritime industry, creating new jobs and boosting exports.

The Union Budget 2024-25 has been lauded for its comprehensive approach to development, with a strong focus on employment, skill development, and the maritime industry. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the budget aims to propel India towards becoming a global maritime powerhouse, while fostering inclusive growth and prosperity for all sections of society.