This discussion thread provides live updates and a platform for people to share their views on the Union Budget 2021, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Key highlights include a focus on health and well-being with a significant outlay increase, infrastructure development with a record capital expenditure, and reforms in sectors like insurance, railways, and the power distribution network. The budget also introduced measures to simplify tax compliance for small companies and individuals, alongside initiatives for digital transformation and economic recovery.
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Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present her third budget in the parliament at 11 am today. Ahead of the budget, the FM has met with President Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman reached Parliament ahead of Budget Presentation. She is likely to use a "Made in India" tablet computer to deliver a paperless Budget.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the parliament ahead of FM's Budget Speech at 11 am