Bihar announces 145;gender budget146;; agri sector gets maximum allocation

The highlight of the state budget this year, however, was the focus on the agriculture sector. Allocation for the sector was increased from Rs 133.45 crore in 2007-08 to Rs 191.34 crore in 2008-09, a raise of 43 per cent. The increased allocation is a reflection of the state8217;s realisation that agriculture is the backbone of its economy.

Another interesting aspect of the budget was an allocation of Rs 11 crore for more yoga training camps at district and sub-division-level hospitals of the state Government. Modi said that for six months, yoga training camps would be held at 27 district and 22 sub-divisional hospitals in the state.

The state8217;s budget, presented in the Assembly on Monday, was pegged at Rs 38,574 crore 8212; a four-fold increase over the past four years. Though the Budget presented this year is in deficit Rs 56.01crore, it turns marginally surplus when this fiscal year8217;s balance Rs 99.08 crore is taken into account.