With a focus on inclusive development for Viksit Bharat, the Budget reflects the government’s focus on the underprivileged, youth, farmers, and women. I would have liked to see more around innovative financing, more schemes around rural part of India.
All eyes will be on whether Sitharaman provides the much-expected tax relief for the middle class, leaving more money in their hands, as there is tax buoyancy
All eyes will be on whether Sitharaman provides the much-expected tax relief for the middle class, leaving more money in their hands, as there is tax buoyancy
This will be a very important budget; it is time for the government to come in and continue the work. I would like the government to focus on inclusive growth, job creation etc.
To provide policy stability, financial support and foster innovation to empower industries to embrace sustainable practices and help India achieve ambitious climate goals.
Kochi: Tackling climate-change driven challenges found mention in the Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23. The budget pushes for energy security in several ways including building small nuclear energy reactors. Ways to tackle climate events also found place in it, with the central government’s proposal to fund research and development […]
Kochi: Tackling climate-change driven challenges found mention in the Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23. The budget pushes for energy security in several ways including building small nuclear energy reactors. Ways to tackle climate events also found place in it, with the central government’s proposal to fund research and development […]
The Union Budget 2024 has allocated ₹90,959 crore to the health sector, reflecting a substantial 12.6% increase from the previous year. The budget prioritizes the Department of Health and Family Welfare with ₹87,657 crore and the Department of Health Research with ₹3,302 crore. Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY FundingAyushman Bharat-PMJAY, which offers a health cover of ₹5 lakh […]
The Gender Budget, an annual financial statement of the total allocation to women-centric schemes, stands at ₹3.27 lakh crore in the 2024-25 Budget. This is a 31.46% increase from the 2023-24 Budget allocation of ₹2.38 lakh crore. The Gender Budget is divided into three parts. While Part A covers schemes with 100% provision for women, Part B […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday, embracing a community-centric approach. One of the most significant and encouraging aspects for the health sector is the Budget’s focus on making medicines, particularly for cancer patients, more affordable. Three cancer drugs have been exempted from custom duties, significantly reducing their cost.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a diversified energy plan focussed on small, modular nuclear reactors, rooftop solar plants, and the development of indigenous technology for Advanced Ultra Super Critical (AUSC) thermal power plants with much higher energy efficiency. In her Budget speech, Sitharaman said nuclear energy is expected to form a significant […]
