citizenspeak

The budget opens new opportunities for self-employment. Major concessions have been announced for establishing one’s own business. This is a good sign.

Ratvik Sharma,

private employee

People of the state had expectations that the budget would compensate for the rising inflation but their hopes were dashed as no measures were announced.

Seema Gautam, housewife

In a first, the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state has alloted a sum of ₹110 crore for Himachal Pradesh University. The budget, however, does not say much about government jobs.

Aman Rajta, student

Small and medium scale industries will benefit from the electricity duty being reduced significantly and steps taken to increase the ease of doing business.

Chander Mohan, businessman

Grihani Suvidha scheme announced in the state budget will definitely benefit rural women. Besides this, more funds to women-centric schemes will empower the fair sex.

Pavita Sharma, housewife

The budget has many new schemes but the poor finances are still is a big concern. The ₹11,000 crore borrowing is almost equal to the state’s salary bill.

Rajeev Sood, finance expert