Lucknow, Feb 20 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Thursday asserted that the state budget would cater to all sections of the society.

Ahead of presenting the state budget, Khanna said, "The budget caters to the needs of every section of society—the poor, the middle class, farmers, women, youth, and the common people of the state. In the truest sense, this is a budget of public interest." Khanna noted this was the ninth budget under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

"You should congratulate the chief minister for his leadership in presenting this important budget," he added.

Before heading to present the budget, Khanna performed prayers at his residence.

Adityanath held a meeting with his cabinet ministers at his residence prior to the budget presentation. PTI CDN CDN DV DV

Public interest budget aiming to address needs of all social groups, affirming inclusive fiscal priorities and leadership. The state budget is described as a public interest fiscal measure intended to address needs of all social groups-poor, middle class, farmers, women, youth and the general populace-presented under current executive leadership with preparatory acts including a cabinet meeting and ministerial prayer prior to presentation.