Live Updates and discussion on Union Budget 2023-2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Murmu

FM Nirmala Sitharaman begins Union Budget speech, says this is the first budget in Amrit Kaal
We hope to build on the foundation laid in the previous budget: #FM

Budget focus on women welfare, SC , ST growth and Youth

The world has recognized Indian economy as the bright star. Our economic growth is expected to be at 7%, highest among major economies: #FM

"7400 Crores Digital Payments via UPI" Says FM

Three Focus areas:

1. Ample Opportunities for Citizens especially Youth.

2. Provide Impetus to Job Creation

3. Boost Macro Economic Stability

#UnionBudget2023 :

During the COVID pandemic, we ensured that nobody goes to bed hungry with a scheme to supply free foodgrains to over 80 crore persons for 28 months
- FM Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Says :

The G20 presidency will give India a unique opportunity to help strengthen a new world order
Indian economy has become a lot more formalized with EPFO membership doubling 

Focus on three things :

Economic agenda focuses on three things -

1. Facilitating ample opportunity for citizens, especially the youth

2. Providing a strong impetus to growth and job creation

3. Stabilising the macro economy. #BudgetSession2023

#FM Says

Promotion of tourism will be taken up on mission mode
We have made significant progress in many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Our digital infrastructure is unmatched
 

#Budget2023 Seven priorities - saptarishi - guiding us through Amrit Kaal. Among these, Inclusive development, green growth, youth power and financial power, says FM

#Budget2023 Will Launch AtmaNirbhar  Clean Programme: FM