BUDGET LIVE | FM proposes health reforms; emphasises Viksit Bharat
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday (February 1) is presenting the Modi 2.0 government's last Budget before the general elections, which is likely to contain a mix of measures for the economy and electorally significant segments like farmers and women.
Peppered with political innuendos, her sixth straight Budget may present a political document with a snapshot of the Modi government's triumphs over the last 10 years and pointers to how it wants to take the country forward.
With pressure for populist measures off after recent emphatic wins in three states, she is expected to stick to being fiscally prudent while sprinkling sops on sectors like agriculture and engines of the economy that would create jobs and boost consumption.
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Live Updates
- 1 Feb 2024 11:49 AM IST
3 crore rural houses built, says FM
We are close to the target of building 3 crore houses in rural areas. 2 crore more houses will be taken up in the next 5 years, says FM
- 1 Feb 2024 11:46 AM IST
In the full budget in July, govt will present a full roadmap on Viksit Bharat: FM
- 1 Feb 2024 11:45 AM IST
Reforms in states for Viksit Bharat:
Rs 75,000 crore as interest-free loans
Govt to form high-powered committees to deal with fast population growth and demographic changes
- 1 Feb 2024 11:44 AM IST
Tourism
Projects for port connectivity, tourism sectors will be taken up on islands including Lakshadweep: Sitharaman
- 1 Feb 2024 11:38 AM IST
3 major Railway corridor programmes
1. Energy, cement corridor
2. Ports corridor
3. High traffic corridors
"These programme will accelerate GDP growth and reduce logistics cost," says Sitharaman.
- 1 Feb 2024 11:38 AM IST
Rs 22.5 lakh crore for youth
PM Mudra Yojana has sanctioned 43 crore loans amounting to Rs 22.5 lakh crore for youth, Finance Minister Sitharaman says
