Gujarat government presented Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2024-25

Current Context: The Gujarat government presented a budget of Rs 3.32 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2024-25.

• Here are some key highlights from the budget:
• The budget was presented by Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai.
• No new taxes were proposed.
• The budget indicates an increase of Rs 31,444 crore, or 10.44 percent, over the previous fiscal.
• The government’s subsidies for 2024-25 are set to increase by 11%, with power subsidy to the agriculture sector being the largest contributor.
• A significant announcement was made for girls’ education: Girls are to get Rs 10,000 per year till class 10th and Rs 25,000 till 12th.
• Eight cities have been given Municipal Corporation status.
• The budget has allocated Rs 55,114 crore for the education department.

Question:

Q.1 What is the total budget presented by the Gujarat government for 2024-25?
a. Rs 2.32 lakh crore
b. Rs 3.32 lakh crore
c. Rs 4.32 lakh crore
d. Rs 5.32 lakh crore