Union Budget 2024-25

Budget 2024-25 speaks of NextGen reforms and strategic policies
24 Jul 2024
The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, aims to achieve higher economic growth through improved productivity, and by enhancing the efficiency of markets.

Budget proposes rating of iconic tourist centres based on quality and facilities
02 Feb 2024
Presenting the Interim Budget 2024-25 in Parliament, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid emphasis on comprehensive development of tourist centers for achieving the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.

Women SHGs will help create 30 million `Lakhpati Didis, says finance minister
02 Feb 2024
Buoyed by the success of the Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) across the country, the government has decided to set the goal higher and enhance the target for `Lakhpati Didis’ from 20 million to 30 million, finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman said while presenting the Interim Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament.

Focus on poor, women, youth and farmers as Nirmala Sitaraman presents Budget 2024-25
01 Feb 2024
Presenting the interim budget of the union government for the 2024-25 financial year, finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman said the poor, women, youth and farmers
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Interim Union Budget 2024–25: Key highlights
01 Feb 2024
Embodying the principles of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Sabka Vishwas,’ Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sithraman, unveiled the Interim Budget 2024–25 in Parliament, aligning with the ‘Sabka Prayas’ approach. Following are the key highlights of the Interim Union Budget 2024–25 discussed in the session.
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