Live updates and discussion on Budget 2019

To provide assured income support for small and marginal farmers, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi has been approved: FM Shri Piyush Goyal #Budget2019

India has grown from the 11st largest economy in the world in 13-14 to the 6th largest economy in the world currently.

Increased allocation for Rashtriya Gokul Mission to 750 crore in current year: FM Shri Piyush Goyal #Budget2019
This initiative will benefit 12 crore small and marginal farmers, at an estimated cost of Rs. 75,000 crore, this will enable farmers to earn a respectable living: FM Shri Piyush Goyal

2% interest subvention to farmers pursuing animal husbandry and fisheries: FM Shri Piyush Goyal

Farmers availing credit under Kisan Credit Card scheme for animal husbandry and fishing, are given the relaxation of 2% interest.

Provided 143 crore LED bulbs to rural areas with participation of the Private Sector: Shri Piyush Goyal
 

In place of rescheduling of crop loans, all farmers severely affected by severe natural calamities will get 2% interest subvention and additional 3% interest subvention upon timely repayment: FM Shri Piyush Goyal #Budget2019

Gratuity limit increased from 10 lakh to 30 lakh rupees: FM Shri Piyush Goyal #Budget2019
High growth and formalization of economy has resulted in increased EPFO membership by 2 crore in last two years: FM Shri Piyush Goyal #Budget2019

50% of the GDP comes from sweat and toil of 42 crore workers in unorganized sector: FM Shri Piyush Goyal #Budget2019

Without disturbing the existing reservation system, a 10% reservation for Economically weaker sections in educational institutions and government jobs has been ensured : FM Piyush Goyal  

For farmers availing credit under Kisan Credit Scheme a further 3% relaxation in interest when payment of loans made in time.

ESI eligibility cover increased from Rs.15000 to Rs.21000

Mega Pension Yojana, namely Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan, to provide assured monthly pension of 3000 rupees per month, with contribution of 100 rupees per month, for workers in unorganized sector after 60 years of age: FM Shri Piyush Goyal

Will benefit 10 crore workers in unorganized sector, may become the world's biggest pension scheme for unorganized sector in five years: FM Shri Piyush Goyal