Jaipur, February 11 Industry bodies, education leaders, and women entrepreneurs welcomed the emphasis on infrastructure and industrial development in the Rajasthan budget on Wednesday, while also seeking more targeted measures in specific sectors.
Federation of Rajasthan Trade and Industry (FORTI) President Suresh Agrawal said the budget aligns with the vision of "Viksit Bharat" and emphasized that industrial growth is crucial for achieving this goal.
He welcomed the announcement to develop logistics hubs under the PPP model with a provision of around Rs 400 crore, saying this would ease transportation, storage, and exports while improving competitiveness.
Jaipur Vyapar Mahasangh General Secretary Suresh Saini said the budget addresses multiple sections, including students, farmers, and traders. He appreciated the focus on resolving Jaipur's waterlogging issues and said the proposed drainage measures would provide relief to the trading community.
IIHMR University President Dr P R Sodani described the budget as a strategic step towards strengthening healthcare and education.
He welcomed the proposed Centre of Excellence in Mental Health with telemedicine-enabled services and said the allocation of Rs 1,000 crore to provide loans up to Rs 10 lakh to 30,000 youth would boost healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship.
He also praised the plan to establish a Rajasthan State Testing Agency and new human resource institutes.
Women entrepreneur groups welcomed the budget's provision to promote women-led industrial parks.
FORTI Women Wing President Neelam Mittal said the allocation will support women startups and small businesses, enhance financial independence, and generate employment opportunities.