This year, the University Grants Commission (UGC) saw a reduction in funding by over 60 per cent while the allocation for Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) has been slashed for the second consecutive year. The budget for school education has been increased by over Rs. 500 crore.
While presenting the pre-election budget 2024, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized on women's empowerment and said that entrepreneurship, ease of living, and dignity have gained momentum over the last decade.
The domestic market expressed marginal disappointment due to lower-than-expected infra spending in the interim budget. However, the government's commitment to fiscal prudence, aiming for a fiscal deficit of 5.1% for FY25BE, is anticipated to enhance economic ratings.
Budget 2024 unveils big plans for Lakshadweep tourism with major investments. Dive into Sitharaman's speech for details on boosting beaches, tourism sector, employment and more!
Finance Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Thursday. People can check out the full details of the interim budget using 'Union Budget' App on iOS, Android platforms.
Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget in Parliament. Scroll down to read allocations for different ministries.
Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget in Parliament. Scroll down to read what the Budget has for the defence sector.
The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the pre-election budget 2024-25. Sitharaman, the first full-time woman finance minister of the country, has presented five full budgets since July 2019 and today's interim one.
Presenting her sixth Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised the establishment of a dedicated Department for Fisheries, recognizing the significance of supporting fishermen in the country.
India's Budget 2024, Finance Minister Sitharaman prioritises healthcare with the Ayushman Bharat scheme for Anganwadi workers, a national cervical cancer vaccine program for girls and a unified maternal & child health scheme. Discover key highlights within!
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the implementation of modern farming schemes as a pivotal component of the government's strategy for the agricultural sector.
Sitharaman also holds the record for the longest budget speech in India's history, when she spoke for 2 hours and 42 minutes in 2020.
Sitharaman said that the fiscal deficit in 2024-25 is estimated to be 5.1 per cent of GDP.
Presenting the pre-election Budget, Sitharaman outlined key measures aimed at fostering the continued growth of the agriculture sector. She also emphasised the importance of post-harvest activities.
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the final budget of the Modi government in the ongoing term ahead of Loksabha elections. She lauded the sportspersons for their achievement including India's Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa who is currently world number one player.
Wearing a blue saree, Sitharaman began her sixth budget speech in which she emphasised that the next five years will be the years of unprecedented development.
Budget 2024: The interim budget will take care of the financial needs of the intervening period until a government is formed after the Lok Sabha polls after which a full budget will be presented by the new government.
Budget 2024: PM Modi said the interim Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman offers the "guarantee" of strengthening the foundation of a developed India and carries the "confidence of continuity".
Budget 2024 Live Streaming: The budget to be presented will be a vote-on-account, with a full-fledged budget slated for post-Lok Sabha elections in 2024.
Parliament Budget Session: While the Budget Session is not expected to witness significant legislative changes, a noteworthy proposal on the horizon is the potential doubling of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme specifically for women farmers.
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