JODHPUR: Union cabinet minister for railways, coal and corporate affairs Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the revenue earned by the government during the low crude prices in the international market has gone into the developmental projects of various nature and magnitude.Goyal was talking to media prior to flagging off Bandra-Jodhpur Hamsafar Express from Bhagat ki Kothi railway station on Saturday evening.“The revenue earned by the government during the lean crude market by not reducing the prices accordingly, has been utilized in developmental projects, which were of very high importance,” he said. He, however, said that the government was concerned about the spurt in fuel prices in the country and the inconvenience caused to the common man thereof.“It is a matter of concern for us and we are working desperately to bring down the prices of fuel in order to provide relief to the common man,” Goyal said.He said that Narendra Modi became Prime Minister amid a highly adverse financial condition both on national and international levels but due to efficient and determined handling of the situation by the government, the situation has come on track.“As a result, the GDP which was around 4.5% then has touched a mark of 7.5% on account of revolutionary steps,” he said.Referring to GST, Goyal said that it was passed unanimously for a radical change in the economy, as a result, tax collection under GST has touched a new high.
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