Union Budget 2018 In Pics -I

Government launches National Health Protection Scheme to cover 10 crore poor and vulnerable families, benefiting approximately 50 crore people.

Eklavya schools to be started for Scheduled Tribe population. By 2022, every block with more than 50 per cent ST population and at least 20,000 tribal people will have 'Ekalavya' school at par with Navodaya Vidyalas.

Government announces allocation of Rs 56,619 crore for SC welfare and Rs 39,135 crore for ST welfare.

70 lakh formal jobs have been created this year.

Operation Greens to be launched on the lines of Operation Floods.

Target of 3 lakh crore for lending under PM Mudra Yojana in 2018-19.

Government plans to construct 2 crore more toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission.

Integrated B.Ed programme to be initiated for teachers to improve quality of teachers.

Government allocates Rs 1,200 crore for health wellness centres i.e Rs 5 lakh per family per year for 10 crore poor families.

Under Saubhagya Yojana, 4 crore electricity connections will be provided to poor families.