The UnionBudgetdid not even touchBihars special package demand raised by deputy CM and BJP functionary Tarkishore Prasad at the pre-budget meeting of Union finance minister with state finance ministers held in Delhi on December 30.
The JD(U) of CMNitish Kumarhas been stressing on special category status for the state.
However, the Budget allows up to 4.5% of the GSDP. Bihar has been demanding an increased borrowings from financial institutions up to 4.5% of the GSDP.
Though there was nothing specific referring to Bihar, yet, the state would benefit from the projects like Expressway and cargo development under the PM Gati Shakti Yojana, as well as the thrust on solar power and allotment of Rs19,500 crore for it. Two such projects are in the pipeline at Pirpainty (Bhagalpur) and Kajra (Lakhisarai) in Bihar.