Assam govt to be richer by Rs 10,000 cr following Budget: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that state government will be richer by Rs 10,000 Crore following the Union budget 2023-24.

Sarma said, “We have calculated and Assam will be richer by Rs 10,000 following the budget. This part only relates to untied fund. Once we calculate the money from the schemes it will be much more.”

He added that Northeast India is got a new horizon in this budget. “By way of devolution Northeast India will get Rs 78,500 Crore. For flagship schemes budget has allocated Rs 5000 Crore more this year.”


Sarma said that while grant of Panchayats is increased by 15 percent grant of town committees is increased by 61 percent. “SDRF grant is increased by 5 percent and Central sector allocation is enhanced by 5 percent.”

Sarma said that interest free loan amount of Assam is increased to Rs 6000 Crore. “Prime minister Narendra Modi has provided relief to lower middle class in income tax rebate.”

The chief minister said that union budget 2023-24 has provided inspiration for Assam state budget 2023-24.