Budget 2016 is Pro-Village, Pro-Poor, Pro-Farmers: Narendra Modi

PM Modi said the Budget is pro-village, poor and farmers, focusing on bringing qualitative change in the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacts on Annual Budget 2016-17 in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: ANI screengrab)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the Budget is pro-village, poor and farmers with a focus on bringing about qualitative change in the country and alleviate poverty through a slew of time-bound programmes.

Commenting on the Budget 2016-17, he said special attention has been paid to agriculture, village infrastructure, healthcare, employment generation and Dalit entrepreneurship.

Noting that electricity and roads are crucial for villages, the Prime Minister said by 2019, all villages of the country will be connected by roads while all of them will be electrified by 2018. For MNREGA, there has been the biggest allocation, he said.

Talking about housing, Modi said every poor man dreams of owning a house and efforts will be made to strengthen this sector to ensure that the poor people realise their dreams. At the same time, exemptions have been given to those living in rented accommodations, he noted.