{"id":4287,"date":"2025-04-10T17:56:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T17:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=4287"},"modified":"2025-04-10T17:56:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T17:56:34","slug":"himachal-budget-2025-cm-sukhus-budget-praised-for-inclusive-growth-and-rural-empowerment-pawan-thakur-former-congress-candidate-from-sarkaghat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=4287","title":{"rendered":"Himachal budget 2025: CM Sukhu\u2019s budget praised for inclusive growth and rural empowerment \u2013 Pawan Thakur, former Congress candidate from Sarkaghat.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div id=\"m#msg-a:r261424490862994855\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<h1 class=\"mail-message-header spacer\">Himachal budget 2025: CM Sukhu\u2019s budget praised for inclusive growth and rural empowerment \u2013 Pawan Thakur, former Congress candidate from Sarkaghat.<\/h1>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Shimla:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Addressing a press conference today in Mandi, Pawan Thakur, former Congress candidate from Sarkaghat in Mandi district, hailed the State Budget 2025 presented by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu as a landmark step towards inclusive development, rural empowerment, and employment generation. Thakur said the budget reflects the government\u2019s commitment to the welfare of every section of society, especially farmers, youth, and grassroots workers.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Speaking to media persons, Pawan Thakur said the Chief Minister has taken several bold and welfare-centric decisions that aim to uplift the rural economy and improve the livelihoods of the common people. He highlighted that special attention has been given to government employees, farmers, Anganwadi and ASHA workers, panchayat chowkidars, and Panchayati Raj representatives, making it a people-first budget.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4289\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_2025-04-10-23-18-07-704_com.facebook.katana-edit-672x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_2025-04-10-23-18-07-704_com.facebook.katana-edit-672x1024.jpg 672w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_2025-04-10-23-18-07-704_com.facebook.katana-edit-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_2025-04-10-23-18-07-704_com.facebook.katana-edit-768x1170.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_2025-04-10-23-18-07-704_com.facebook.katana-edit-1008x1536.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_2025-04-10-23-18-07-704_com.facebook.katana-edit.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Thakur lauded the introduction of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for natural farming crops like wheat, maize and turmeric, calling it a visionary step that will not only support sustainable agriculture but also increase farmers\u2019 income. \u201cThis shows the government\u2019s long-term vision for rural prosperity and environmental protection,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He also welcomed the increase in milk procurement prices, which he said will greatly benefit cattle farmers and boost animal husbandry in the state.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">On the issue of employment, Thakur pointed out that over 25,000 youth have already been provided jobs in the past two years, and the new budget aims to further strengthen job creation in both government and private sectors.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Slamming the opposition, Pawan Thakur said, \u201cInstead of discussing important policy matters, Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur is busy raising petty issues like samosa and jangli murga. The people of Himachal are watching, and they know who is serious about governance.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He also targeted BJP MP from Mandi Kangana Ranaut for her remarks against Congress and said she should clear whether she abused her grand father, who was a staunch Congress leader.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Thakur further emphasised that despite limited financial resources, the CM Sukhu-led government has managed to generate over Rs 3,000 crore in revenue in just two years, showcasing effective financial management and visionary leadership. \u201cThe Chief Minister has taken tough but necessary decisions for the long-term economic stability of the state,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He concluded by calling the budget a comprehensive and development-oriented plan that lays the foundation for a self-reliant, progressive, and welfare-driven Himachal Pradesh.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">On this occasion, he was accompanied by HPMC Director Joginder Guleria, Councillor Darshan Thakur, Congress leaders like Dr. Chander Shekhar, Anil Sen, Hem Singh Thakur and Brahmdas Chauhan.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Himachal budget 2025: CM Sukhu\u2019s budget praised for inclusive growth and rural empowerment \u2013 Pawan Thakur, former Congress candidate from Sarkaghat. 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