Lucknow, July 23 (Reporter) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that the general budget presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will prove to be all-encompassing, inclusive, and development-oriented, meeting the hopes, aspirations, and resolutions of Amrit Kal for 140 crore Indians. Talking to media after the presentation of the Union Budget 2024-25, the CM said, "The General Budget 2024-25 provides the economic blueprint for fostering an 'Atma Nirbhar’ (self-reliant) and 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India). It embodies the sacred spirit of Antyodaya and seeks to tap the country's infinite development potential with a fresh vision of innovation. The budget's provisions for every section of society are poised to realise the concept of Ram Rajya." He expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the budget and congratulated Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team. He said that the budget includes a provision of Rs 1.52 lakh crore for the prosperity of farmers and the agriculture sector, and over Rs 3 lakh crore for women’s empowerment. Yogi said, "The greatest beneficiaries will be the people of Uttar Pradesh, the country’s largest state. This is especially significant as UP has been actively implementing the 'Mission Shakti' programme since 2020. With the highest number of farmers residing in UP, this budget will play a crucial role in their prosperity." He said that the budget will act as an economic blueprint to position India as the world's growth engine and to achieve the vision of a developed India, with the goal of transforming the nation into a five trillion-dollar economy. The CM said, "The middle class has received the biggest tax exemption today, addressing a long-standing demand. There will be no tax on income of up to three lakhs, and other tax slabs also offer substantial relief. The provisions for various sectors, including rural poor, farmers, youth, industry, and the MSME sector, will generate numerous jobs...////...