Odisha Appropriation Bill, 2019 passed

 The Assembly on Wednesday passed the Odisha Appropriation Bill, 2019 authorising the State Government to utilise the annual Budget of Rs 1.46 lakh crore for the current fiscal from its consolidated fund.The bill, introduced by Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari was passed by voice vote.
“The State Government has laid emphasis on agriculture, health, irrigation, social and food security, skill development, education and drinking water,” Pujari said. Since the State’s coastal districts have been devastated by cyclone Fani, the provision has been made in the Budget to provide livelihood support to the affected people, said the Finance Minister.

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