Chandigarh, February,1- Hailing the Union Budget presented by the Union Finance Minister, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman today as a visionary, pro poor and future friendly budget, Haryana Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal said that the special focus on farming , MSMEs and social welfare sectors will in particular help improve the lives of people of Haryana.

He said that the significant Budgetary allocations and announcements for promotion of good governance and ease of living including the 16 point plan for farmers, relief to taxpayers, an extension of Ayushman Bharat scheme will have great synergies with the ongoing and planned efforts of the state government In these important areas.

Congratulating the Union Finance Minister for presenting a pro-poor, pro- farmers and pro-common man budget, the Chief Minister expresses confidence that the budget will boost country's socioeconomic develosspment and also give a decisive upward push to the economic growth. He highlighted the importance of raising the turnover threshold for audit of MSMEs from 1 crore to 5 crore in this regard.

Praising the Union Finance Minister on the announcement for selecting Rakhigarhi village in Hisar district to be developed as an iconic site with on-site- museum, the Chief Minister said that it is a matter of pride that now Rakhigarhi will be recognized internationally. He said that Rakhigarhi is the historic city of Indus Valley Civilization.

He said that this decision will not only place Rakhigarhi on the world map but will also increase the revenue of the State as it will be developed as a tourist destination and employment opportunities will also be created for the youth of the village.