The Maharashtra government has reduced VAT on CNG from 13.5 percent to 3 percent in the budget, which has given some relief to the people.Â
Amidst rising inflation, there is relief news for the general public. The Maharashtra government has reduced VAT on CNG from 13.5 percent to 3 percent in the budget, which has brought some relief to the people.
According to VAT of 3 percent, there will be a benefit of Rs 5.75 per kg. Let us tell you that in the last 7 months, the price of CNG in Maharashtra has increased by about Rs 20.
CNG price reduced
Significantly, in July 2021, Mahanagar Gas Limited had increased the price of CNG by Rs 2.58 per kg. Here in July, the price of CNG was less than Rs 50 per kg. But, after that the price of CNG continued to increase. In October, CNG was increased by Rs 2 per kg. After this, the price of CNG went up to Rs 54.57 per kg.
After this, in November, CNG increased by Rs 3.06 per kg. After this, on December 17, once again in Mumbai, the price of CNG in Mumbai rose to Rs 63.50 per kg. However, now people have got some relief due to the reduction in the price of CNG.
Government made many announcements
In the budget, the government allocated Rs 46 thousand 667 crore for the development of human resources, Rs 28 thousand 605 crore for infrastructure and transport related development and Rs 10 thousand 111 crore for the industries and energy department.
At the same time, a grant of Rs 50,000 has been announced to encourage 20 lakh farmers who pay their loans regularly. It is estimated to cost Rs 10 thousand crore.
emphasis on health servicesÂ
In the midst of the Corona crisis, Maharashtra had to face major challenges in health services. Therefore, this time in the budget, there is a plan to start 100-bed women’s hospitals in 16 districts to further enable this system.
What is the cost of CNG-PNG
In order to increase the price of gas by Mahanagar Gas Limited, the price of CNG was increased from Rs 63.40 to Rs 66 per kg, while the price of PNG has been increased from Rs 38 per scm to Rs 39.50 per scm.