Budget 2024: Social media flooded with hilarious memes after Bihar, Andhra Pradesh gets major funding

Budget 2024: Social media flooded with hilarious memes after Bihar, Andhra Pradesh gets major funding

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's seventh consecutive Budget includes substantial funds for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, sparking a wave of memes on social media.

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Budget 2024: Social media flooded with hilarious memes after Bihar, Andhra Pradesh gets major fundingBihar to get Rs 26,000 crore for road projects including Patna-Purnia and Buxar-Bhagalpur expressways

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh consecutive Budget on Tuesday, announcing significant projects and allocating substantial funds to Andhra Pradesh and other states with ruling parties allied with the BJP at the Centre. The generous allocations have ignited a wave of memes on social media, reflecting the public's lively response to these new development initiatives.

In Tuesday's Union Budget, significant measures were announced for Bihar, including a proposed allocation of Rs 26,000 crore for various road projects and plans for new airports and sports infrastructure. Additionally, the government has allocated Rs 11,500 crore to the state for flood mitigation efforts.

The Finance Minister announced two major expressways for Bihar: the Patna-Purnia Expressway and the Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway. Bihar will also see the construction of two land bridges over the Ganga River in Buxar District. These projects, totaling Rs 26,000 crore, aim to significantly enhance Bihar's road network.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also announced that the central government will provide Rs 15,000 crore in financial assistance to Andhra Pradesh for the development of Amaravati. Moreover, the budget includes plans to construct new airports, medical colleges, and sports infrastructure in Bihar.

Edited By: Puja Mahanta
Published On: Jul 23, 2024
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