Maharashtra’s debt rises to ₹6,15,170 cr.
The Hindu
Maharashtra Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday presented a Budget for 2021-22 with a revenue deficit of ₹46,177.59 crore for 2020-21 owing to a shortfall in estimated revenue receipts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his Budget speech, Mr. Pawar said he was unable to announce freebies owing to the State’s strained financial situation. In the last two years, the State’s debt has increased by ₹1,64,056 crore.
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