The Finance Minister presented the Interim Budget 2024 in a speech that lasted for 48 minutes. The budget focuses on four main areas: women, poor, farmers, and youth. The government aims to empower the poor and has implemented various programs to achieve this. Direct Benefit Transfer has resulted in significant savings for the government, which has been used for the welfare of the poor. The budget also highlights initiatives for women empowerment, youth development, agriculture, infrastructure, and taxation reforms.
Budget News: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman promised economic reforms to drive growth in a speech on the government's budget on Thursday, the last before a na.
The budget offers a roadmap for empowering farmers, ensuring food security, and propelling the agricultural sector towards a brighter future, said Balram Singh Yadav, managing director, Godrej Agrovet. The measures pave the way for inclusive, sustainable growth in the agricultural sector. According to several estimates, more than 40% of the produced food gets spoiled even before it reaches the consumers.