Budget 2023: PHDCCI pitches for increasing health budget by 30-40%
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023: PHDCCI pitches for increasing health budget by 30-40%

Live Mint  

Industry body PHDCCI on December 29 said the health budget should be increased by 30-40 percent as there is a growing need for health facilities and infrastructure across the country. Making the suggestion for the forthcoming Union Budget, Saket Dalmia, President of PHDCCI, said the budget for health has seen a rise of about 16 per cent in absolute terms between budget estimates of 2021-22 and 2022-23. On his expectations from the next budget, Ajay Poddar, Chairman and Managing Director of Syenergy Environics said rapid and accurate diagnosis is the most relevant demand and will enable a rapid return to wellness for the patient besides helping control the spread of infections towards effective health management. Poddar also said that the government should come out with a mechanism and policy framework to allow health insurance to cover wellness tests and Ayush treatments also.

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Union Budget 2024: Political Uproar Expected in Parliament Today, Watch Video | ABP News
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: Political Uproar Expected in Parliament Today, Watch Video | ABP News

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Tuesday. The biggest relief for millions of new tax regime taxpayers comes in the form of an increase in the standard deduction. During her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized her primary goals of job creation, skill development, support for small industries, and relief for the middle class. Changes in …

A Budget that places health on the margins
5 months ago

A Budget that places health on the margins

The Hindu  

With the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, the Union Budget expectedly shifted focus to levers of economic growth such as infrastructure and employment. It was also hoped that the recognition of population health as a vital investment for accelerating as well as protecting economic growth would see continued investment in strengthening our health systems. In the Interim Budget, …

Union Budget 2024: Top 5 takeaways for salaried persons, job seekers
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: Top 5 takeaways for salaried persons, job seekers

Hindustan Times  

Budget 2024: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget 2024-25 during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2024-25 in Lok Sabha in New Delhi on July 23. Hike in standard deduction In the budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in the standard deduction for salaried employees from …

Union Budget 2024-25: No additional allocation for Chandigarh but curbs on new projects go
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024-25: No additional allocation for Chandigarh but curbs on new projects go

Hindustan Times  

The Budget allocated to Chandigarh, in the Union Budget 2024-25, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, remains the same as the interim budget of ₹6,513 crore. A senior officer of the finance department said, “Our budget remains the same but now we can spend money on the announced projects as the cap has been removed.” At ₹6,513 crore, …

The budget echoes the Developed India vision
5 months ago

The budget echoes the Developed India vision

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has meticulously assessed India’s economic vitality. New Delhi, India - July 23, 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Post Budget Press Conference at National Media Centre, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Budget 2024 unveiled a comprehensive strategy built on nine foundational pillars — agriculture, employment, inclusive development, manufacturing and services, urban …

Union Budget 2024 provides blueprint for a self-reliant, developed India: U.P. CM Yogi
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024 provides blueprint for a self-reliant, developed India: U.P. CM Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Hailing the Union Budget 2024, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the budget presented under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi will prove to be all-encompassing, all inclusive, and development-oriented, meeting the hopes, aspirations and resolutions of 140 crore Indians. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team. In a media …

Cheaper cancer meds and more: How Union Budget 2024 is a shot in the arm to the health sector
5 months ago

Cheaper cancer meds and more: How Union Budget 2024 is a shot in the arm to the health sector

Firstpost  

Nirmala Sitharaman’s seventh consecutive Union Budget focuses on lowering the cost of medications, especially for cancer patients. Overall, the government has allocated Rs 89,287 crore for the sector, a slight increase from Rs 88,956 crore in FY24 The government has also suggested exempting three additional cancer medications from basic customs duties, Finance Minister Sitharaman's announced on Tuesday. The government has …

Budget 2024-25 CAPEX: ₹11 lakh crore allocated towards capital expenditure, 3.4% of GDP by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
5 months ago

Budget 2024-25 CAPEX: ₹11 lakh crore allocated towards capital expenditure, 3.4% of GDP by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

In her seventh budget presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced allocating Rs 11 lakh, 11 thousand and 111 crore towards capital expenditure. She further urged, “We will encourage states to provide support of similar scale for infrastructure development based on their priorities.” The finance minister stated that private investment in infrastructure will be promoted through Viability Gap Funding and a …

Union Budget 2024: From Smartphones To Plastic Goods, What Will Become Cheaper & Costlier? Check Out
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: From Smartphones To Plastic Goods, What Will Become Cheaper & Costlier? Check Out

ABP News  

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2024 on Tuesday, with a focus on affordability and economic inclusivity. Basic customs duties on precious metals such as gold and silver have been reduced to 6 per cent, while the duty on platinum has been adjusted to 6.5 per cent. In addition, customs duties on precious metals …

Union Budget 2024: Where does Centre spend the most money?
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: Where does Centre spend the most money?

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget in Parliament of Tuesday. Union Budget 2024: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with the Budget tablet arrives at the Parliament to present the Union Budget 2024-25 during the Monsoon Session, in New Delhi on Tuesday. "The fiscal consolidation path announced by me in 2021 has served our economy very well, and we …

Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman lays out nine priorities of the Modi govt
5 months ago

Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman lays out nine priorities of the Modi govt

Op India  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her seventh consecutive Union Budget for 2024-25, outlined key priorities aimed at fostering economic growth and creating ample opportunities. She listed productivity and resilience in agriculture, employment and skilling, inclusive human resource development and social justice, manufacturing and services, urban development, energy security, infrastructure, innovation, research and development and next-generation reforms as nine priority areas …

What Budget means for taxpayers: 10 points
5 months ago

What Budget means for taxpayers: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a major relief for the subscribers of the new income tax regime. Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government has increased the income tax standard deduction for those who opted for the new regime. "For those opting for the new tax regime, the standard deduction for salaried employees to be increased from ₹ 50,000 to …

Union Budget 2024 India: Sitharaman Announces 5 Schemes Focusing On 4.1 Crore Youth Over Next 5 Years
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024 India: Sitharaman Announces 5 Schemes Focusing On 4.1 Crore Youth Over Next 5 Years

ABP News  

Union Budget 2024 India: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her announcement during the Budget speech revealed that the Modi 3.0 government will launch five major schemes focusing on 4.1 crore youth over the next five years, with a substantial central outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore. The Finance Minister emphasized that 20 lakh youth will receive training and skill development …

Union Budget 2024: 7 key figures to gauge Indian economy's health under Sitharaman
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: 7 key figures to gauge Indian economy's health under Sitharaman

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament today, marking her seventh consecutive budget, surpassing the late Morarji Desai's record of six. Follow- Budget 2024 Live Updates Key numbers to watch for the first full Budget of Modi 3.0 Fiscal Deficit: • The budgeted fiscal deficit for the current fiscal year is projected at 5.1%, down …

Union Budget 2024: What politicians expect - addressing unemployment and inflation issues, increasing fund assistance
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: What politicians expect - addressing unemployment and inflation issues, increasing fund assistance

Live Mint  

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Sitharaman to present Budget 2024: Understanding the Budget, its impact on India's economy
5 months ago

Sitharaman to present Budget 2024: Understanding the Budget, its impact on India's economy

India TV News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024–25 on Tuesday, marking the first budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third successive government. By adjusting tax policies and government spending, the budget can incentivize business investments, boost economic activity, and address public needs such as education and healthcare. The presentation of the Union Budget 2024–25 will be a critical …

Budget 2024: These stocks and sectors may gain from Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements
5 months ago

Budget 2024: These stocks and sectors may gain from Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2024 on July 2023. The Union budget 2024 is scheduled to be presented on July 23 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will become the first finance minister to present seven consecutive Union budgets in a row, surpassing Morarji Desai, who presented six consecutive budgets. JM Financial highlighted …

Union Budget 2024 Expectations LIVE: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman Increase Section 80C Deduction Limit?
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Union Budget 2024 Expectations LIVE: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman Increase Section 80C Deduction Limit?

News 18  

Budget 2024 Expectations from Education Sector Union Budget 2024 Latest Updates: In the new globalised world, education has become the passport to progress and students across India are looking for opportunities. Budget 2024 Wishlist from Healthcare Sector Union Budget 2024 Latest Updates: Healthcare is a rapidly growing sector in the country but needs attention from the government to ensure access …

Budget 2024: These are 7 demands by government employees' union for Centre
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: These are 7 demands by government employees' union for Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers sent a proposal to the Centre with seven demands ahead of the Union Budget 2024. The union demanded the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, restoration of the OPS, release of the 18-month dearness allowance and relief which was frozen during the Covid-19 pandemic to employees and pensioners among other things, in …

Budget 2024 Date Announced: FM Sitharaman To Present Union Budget On July 23
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024 Date Announced: FM Sitharaman To Present Union Budget On July 23

News 18  

Budget 2024 Date: The Union Budget for the financial year 2024-25 will be presented in the Lok Sabha on July 23. Union Budget 2024 Date Announcing the date, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju posted on X, “Hon’ble President of India, on the recommendation of Government of India, has approved the proposal for summoning of both the Houses of Parliament …

Nirmala Sitharaman likely to present Full Budget on July 24
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman likely to present Full Budget on July 24

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman may present full Budget for 2024-25 on July 24 in the Monsoon Session of the Parliament, a report claimed. This comes as President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the joint session of Parliament said the first budget of the Narendra Modi 3.0 government will unveil far-reaching economic and social reforms for rapid development. A stable …

What lies in Kejriwal's Budget?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

What lies in Kejriwal's Budget?

New Indian Express  

As the Delhi government gears up to present its budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 in February, expectations are running high among the residents. Residents are hoping for increased funding for hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities, as well as initiatives to strengthen the public healthcare system and improve access to healthcare for all sections of society. However, the department made …

Budget 2024: From focus on anganwadi workers to cervical cancer vaccine for girls, key points of FM's speech
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: From focus on anganwadi workers to cervical cancer vaccine for girls, key points of FM's speech

India TV News  

In the unveiling of the interim budget for 2024-25, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has underscored significant strides in the healthcare sector, emphasising its pivotal role in the nation's overall well-being. Over 300 million families in India, including seniors and disabled citizens, have healthcare covered under the AB- scheme providing over Rs 79,000 crore for 62 million hospital admissions since …

Interim Budget 2024: How is the interim Budget different from the Annual Budget?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Interim Budget 2024: How is the interim Budget different from the Annual Budget?

Live Law  

Today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Interim Budget 2024. All About Previous Interim Budget Similar to this year, former Finance Minister Piyush Goyal presented the previous interim budget in 2019. Although Goyal made several significant adjustments to that year's interim budget, interim budgets are generally thought to include no significant policy changes. Some of the key announcements previous …

How share markets responded to Union Budget over the last 10 years
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How share markets responded to Union Budget over the last 10 years

Hindustan Times  

The Union Budget not only announces important financial changes and new schemes but also reflects the current state of the economy. The Manmohan Singh government's finance minister P Chidambaram presented the Union Budget on February 17, which saw a positive movement in the BSE Sensex, which was 97.20 points higher, settling at 20,464.06. Follow- Budget 2024 LIVE Updates Union Budget …

Budget 2024: Measures for economy, select segments to feature in Nirmala Sitharaman's sixth straight budget
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Measures for economy, select segments to feature in Nirmala Sitharaman's sixth straight budget

India TV News  

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the last budget of the Modi 2.0 government before the upcoming general elections. The budget, expected to be a mix of measures for the economy and targeted segments like farmers and women, is the sixth consecutive one for Sitharaman and may highlight the government's achievements over the past decade. Technically …

Union Budget: Healthcare challenges and how the government can navigate them
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget: Healthcare challenges and how the government can navigate them

Firstpost  

The healthcare industry has always been the core of any flourishing civilisation. Modern medical challenges Public expenditure on healthcare contributes to only 1.3 per cent of GDP, resulting in compromised healthcare standards. As per some projections, AI utilisation in healthcare resource optimisation could contribute $25 billion to India’s GDP by 2025. Role of government in shaping healthcare The government must …

Union Budget: Stimulating pharma and healthcare for Amrit Kaal
11 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget: Stimulating pharma and healthcare for Amrit Kaal

Firstpost  

The Union Budget 2023-24, the first budget of Amrit Kaal, set out a vision and blueprint for an empowered and inclusive economy to lay building blocks for the coming 25 years in the journey to India@100 in 2047. Addressing tax issues about business expenditure Typically, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies incur various marketing and related costs which involve medical practitioners. Input …

Union Budget 2024 to focus on 5 key social sections
11 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2024 to focus on 5 key social sections

Hindustan Times  

Budget 2024: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s pre-election budget is set to focus on welfare schemes for five key sections of society—women, poor, youth, farmers and tribals—as the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance aims a third term in office on the back of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise of inclusive growth. Accordingly, allocations for existing schemes for these …

State’s budgetary allocation for public health on the decline in last three years
1 year, 2 months ago

State’s budgetary allocation for public health on the decline in last three years

Hindustan Times  

While chief minister Eknath Shinde is talking about doubling the expenditure on public health, an analysis of the last three budgets has revealed that the allocation has been on a downward spiral - from 5.09% in 2021-22 to 4.01% in the current financial year. As per a presentation made at the meeting, the government spending on health infrastructure has gone …

More than 90 million Indians spend ‘catastrophic’ 10-25% of household expenses on healthcare
1 year, 5 months ago

More than 90 million Indians spend ‘catastrophic’ 10-25% of household expenses on healthcare

Hindustan Times  

Healthcare expenditure of around 90 million Indians has crossed the ‘catastrophic’ levels – a state of financial condition where health spending exceeds 10% threshold of household consumption, posing a threat to maintain the subsistence needs. According to the Sustainable Development Goals National Indicator Framework Progress Report 2023, a total of 31 million people living in families spend more that a …

Education, health to be given highest allocation in Budget
1 year, 9 months ago

Education, health to be given highest allocation in Budget

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday inaugurated the Dr BR Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence in Rohini. The education and health sectors are likely to again get the highest allocation in the Delhi government’s upcoming Budget for the 2023-24 financial year, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday. The two sectors have been the major focus points …

Nirmala Sitharaman briefs budget 2023 to BJP MPs ahead of party's outreach drive
1 year, 10 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman briefs budget 2023 to BJP MPs ahead of party's outreach drive

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday presented the Union budget 2023-24 to all the Bharatiya Janata Party MPs in a meeting ahead of the Parliament sitting. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2023-24 in the Rajya Sabha on the second day of Budget Session of Parliament on Wednesday. Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Kiren Rijiju, Dharmendra Pradhan, …

Aap Ki Adalat | Budget is serious document and not for excitement, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year, 10 months ago

Aap Ki Adalat | Budget is serious document and not for excitement, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India TV News  

Samvaad Budget 2023: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke exclusively at 'India TV Samvaad Budget 2023' event in the national capital on Friday. Here are some key points said by FM Sitharaman : We are doing work for the welfare of the masses and for BJP their empowerment with full dignity is a must Congress was unable to remove corruption, …

In an uncertain world, a compassionate Budget
1 year, 10 months ago

In an uncertain world, a compassionate Budget

Hindustan Times  

Union Budget 2023-24 is bold in its ideas, yet conservative in its calculus, ambitious in its strategies, yet firmly anchored in reality. India@100 will rest on the pillars of inclusivity and prosperity, where “fruits of development reach all regions and citizens, especially our youth, women, farmers, Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes.” As reflected through the first two …

Budget 2023 News Updates: Zero Tax Upto Rs 7L; Govt Says New I-T Regime Has Better Incentives
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 News Updates: Zero Tax Upto Rs 7L; Govt Says New I-T Regime Has Better Incentives

News 18  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the four emphasis points of the Union Budget 2023-24 are empowering women, action plan for tourism, initiatives for Vishvakarmas and green growth. Sitharaman said, “Our vision is to create a tech-driven and knowledge-based economy.” she added that the Indian economy is on the right track and the growth has been at 7 per …

Budget 2023 | Marginal increase of 3.43% for health, research budget slashed by 6.87%
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 | Marginal increase of 3.43% for health, research budget slashed by 6.87%

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2023-24 has announced an allocation of ₹89,155 crore for the Ministry of Health, which is 3.43% higher than its FY23 outlay of ₹86,200.65 crore. Of the ₹89,155 crore outlay, ₹86,175 crore has been earmarked for the Department of Health and Family Welfare and ₹2,980 crore for the Department of Health Research. As compared to FY22-23 when ₹3,200 …

Budget 2023: Defence spending increased by 13% to Rs 5.94 lakh crore
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023: Defence spending increased by 13% to Rs 5.94 lakh crore

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday earmarked Rs 5.94 lakh crore for the Defence Ministry for the financial year 2023–24, which is a hike of around 13 per cent compared to last financial year. The allocation for the Defence Ministry is to be 13 per cent higher than what it was allocated in the Union Budget last year, which was …

Budget 2023 | Nirmala Sitharaman lists 7 priorities
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 | Nirmala Sitharaman lists 7 priorities

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman listed seven key priorities of the Union Budget 2023 on Wednesday and said they complement each other and act as the Saptarishi guiding the government through the Amrit Kaal. The seven priorities are: Inclusive development Reaching the last mile Infrastructure and investment Unleashing the potential Green growth Youth power Financial sector Some select measures Highlighting …

Budget 2023 | Nirmala Sitharaman announces fund to encourage agri-startups
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 | Nirmala Sitharaman announces fund to encourage agri-startups

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2023-24, announced the setting up of an agriculture accelerator fund to encourage agri-startups by young entrepreneurs in rural areas. Talking about the need to develop digital infrastructure to aid the agriculture sector in the country, Ms. Sitharaman said that digital public infrastructure for agriculture will be built as an ‘open source, …

Budget 2023 | BJP plans nationwide campaign on Union Budget to highlight pro-people measures
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 | BJP plans nationwide campaign on Union Budget to highlight pro-people measures

The Hindu  

The BJP will start a 12-day nationwide campaign on February 1 to make people aware of the "pro-people" measures that are to be announced in the Union Budget, party leaders said. BJP president J. P. Nadda has formed a task force comprising nine members, including party general secretary Sunil Bansal and heads of its farmer and youth wings, to organise …

FM Sitharaman meets President Murmu ahead of Union budget presentation
1 year, 10 months ago

FM Sitharaman meets President Murmu ahead of Union budget presentation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Ahead of tabling of the Union budget 2023 in Parliament on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman along with ministers of state Pankaj Chaudhary and Bhagwat Karad and Finance Secretary T V Somanathan called on President Droupadi Murmu. As per established tradition, the Finance Minister met the President at the Rashtrapati Bhawan before heading to Parliament to present the …

Budget 2023 Reactions LIVE: Amit Shah Says Push To Cooperative Sector 'All-inclusive, Visionary'
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 Reactions LIVE: Amit Shah Says Push To Cooperative Sector 'All-inclusive, Visionary'

ABP News  

Budget 2023: The crucial day is here when Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government 2.0 will be presenting its last full-fledged budget ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2024. Taxpayers are hoping for further exemption in the current taxable income from Rs 2.5 lakh per annum to Rs 5 lakh per annum. Introduced in Budget 2020, the new tax …

Budget 2023 live | Income tax relief, sops for women, scheme for artisans, and more
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 live | Income tax relief, sops for women, scheme for artisans, and more

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 raised the personal income tax rebate limit, doled out sops on small savings and announced one of the biggest hikes in capital spending in the past decade as she did a tight rope walk in the Budget between staying fiscally prudent and meeting public expectations in the year before general elections. Ms. Sitharaman’s …

Union Budget 2023: What ex-finance minister Chidambaram said on Sitharaman's 'amrit kaal' budget? DETAILS
1 year, 10 months ago

Union Budget 2023: What ex-finance minister Chidambaram said on Sitharaman's 'amrit kaal' budget? DETAILS

India TV News  

Congress on Union Budget 2023: Taking a dig at the union budget, senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram claimed that the Union Budget has "betrayed" the hopes of a vast majority of Indians. Kharge calls it misleading and election centric Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday termed the budget both "misleading" and "election centric" and accused Finance …

Budget 2023: 'PM Awas Yojana' allocation raised by 66% to provide houses to poor | All you need to know
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023: 'PM Awas Yojana' allocation raised by 66% to provide houses to poor | All you need to know

India TV News  

Union Budget 2023: During her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a big announcement to provide affordable houses to the people of the country. Presenting the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2023-24, she said that the outlay for 'Prime Minister Awas Yojana' is being enhanced by 66% to over Rs. BUDGET 2023: FULL COVERAGE About Pradhan Mantri Awas …

Citizens\' expectations of the budget
1 year, 10 months ago

Citizens\' expectations of the budget

Deccan Chronicle  

With Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman all set to present the Budget on Wednesday, experts speak of their expectations. With India preparing to increase its spending towards the public health expenditure sector to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2025, this sector can see a record increase. Nabhan Mahmood, real estate businessman Our recommendations to the ministry of finance include …

Economic Survey 2022-23 | Out-of-pocket health spending still high, despite hike in government expenditure
1 year, 10 months ago

Economic Survey 2022-23 | Out-of-pocket health spending still high, despite hike in government expenditure

The Hindu  

Almost half of all health spending in India is still paid by patients themselves directly at the point of treatment, although this has dropped as the government’s share of spending on health went up significantly after 2013-14, according to the Economic Survey 2022-23. The share of government health expenditure in total health expenditure was just 28.6% in the financial year …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2023 today; 'it will be a ray of hope' says PM
1 year, 10 months ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2023 today; 'it will be a ray of hope' says PM

India TV News  

Union Budget 2023: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is geared up for presenting her fifth budget in the Parliament on Wednesday. What India Inc expect from the Union Budget The Economic Survey 2022-23 tabled in Parliament on Tuesday presents a realistic assessment of India's economy, industry bodies said, while expressing hope for out-of-box measures to boost growth and consumption in the …

Why Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2023 likely to avoid populist measures
1 year, 10 months ago

Why Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2023 likely to avoid populist measures

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2023, a key deciding factor prior to the 2024 Lok Sabha election, may avoid populist measures. During the tenure of the first National Democratic Alliance government, spending on defence decreased from 2000-03 average of 18 per cent to 15.2 per cent of the budget share in 2003-04. Due to the government’s commitment to fiscal …

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