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POLITICSJul 10 · 12:33 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL

In Assam Budget, BJP-led govt. proposes ‘green cess’ on polluting industries

The BJP-led government in Assam proposes a 'green cess' on polluting industries as part of its budget. Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah highlighted a threefold increase in the state's budget size to over ₹2 lakh crore over 10 years. The cess will target stone crushers, coke-based industries, brick kilns, second-hand vehicle transfers, and groundwater extraction.

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