Uttar Pradesh govt to seek budget only for projects to be finished in six months

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The supplementary budget of the which was supposed to be of Rs 35,000 crore is now set to be scaled down considerably after UP government’s decision to seek budget only for those projects which are due to be completed in the next six months after which the state would go to the polls.

The new estimated size of the supplementary budget is approximately Rs 10,000 crore, said a highly placed source.

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Along with it, the government is likely to table a few ordinances to be made into laws. A few new bills are also expected to be tabled in the House.

The supplementary budget could also earmark additional funds of Rs 250 to Rs 300 crore for Purvanchal and Bundelkhand expressways. Sources said the government could make provision of a supplementary budget under Adhivakta Kalyan Nidhi.

Supplementary budget might also be earmarked for the family members of those who died on duty during Panchayat Elections. A total of around Rs 600 crore could be earmarked for the compensation.