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Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad, who holds the finance portfolio, presented the annual budget for 2021-22 in the State Assembly today in Bihar. The state budget worth Rs 2,18,303 crore lays special emphasis on education, rural development and social welfare.
Presenting the budget with a revenue surplus of over Rs 11,789 crore, Mr Prasad said, the proposed allocations made for 2021-22 have increased by Rs 6,541 crore as compared to that of the current fiscal year.
The State Government has made the highest allocation of Rs 21,938 crore for education. Besides, Rs 16,783 crore have been allocated for rural development and Rs 8,191 crore earmarked for social welfare.
Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad announced that 20 lakh job opportunities will be created in government and non- government sectors during 2020- 25. Mr Prasad said, 35 per cent reservation provision has been made for women in employment.