Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the Union Budget for 2022-23 on February 1, 2022, expressing empathy for those affected by the pandemic. The speech highlighted India's strong economic rebound, with growth estimated at 9.2%, the highest among large economies. The budget aims to lay the foundation for the next 25 years, leading up to India@100, focusing on inclusive welfare, digital economy, energy transition, and attracting private investment.
Budget 2022-2023
Speech of Nirmala Sitharaman
Minister of Finance
February 1, 2022
Honble Speaker,
I present the Budget for the year 2022-23.
Introduction
1. At the outset, I want to take a moment to express my empathy for those who had to bear adverse health and economic effects of the pandemic.
2. The overall, sharp rebound and recovery of the economy is reflective of our countrys strong resilience. Indias economic growth in the current year is estimated to be 9.2 per cent, hig
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FAQ :
The Budget for the year 2022-23 was presented on February 1, 2022.
India's economic growth in the current year is estimated to be 9.2 per cent, which is the highest among all large economies.
The government aims to complement macro-economic growth with inclusive welfare, promote the digital economy and fintech, support technology-enabled development, energy transition, climate action, and encourage private investment.
Since 2014, the government's focus has been on empowering citizens, especially the poor and marginalised, through programmes for housing, electricity, cooking gas, water access, financial inclusion, and direct benefit transfers.
The Productivity Linked Incentive in 14 sectors has the potential to create 60 lakh new jobs and an additional production of ₹30 lakh crore over the next 5 years.
The strategic transfer of ownership of Air India has been completed, a strategic partner has been selected for NINL, and the public issue of LIC is expected shortly. Other initiatives are also in process for 2022-23.