Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Gujarat government, under Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai, presented a budget of Rs 3.70 trillion for the financial year 2025-26. This budget includes tax reliefs worth Rs 148 crore and plans for significant infrastructure developments, including the creation of six growth hubs, 12 high-speed corridors, two expressways, and a greenfield airport. Additionally, a ₹50,000 crore Viksit Gujarat Fund has been planned for the next five years, with ₹5,000 crore allocated for the current year to help drive these initiatives.