Budget 2023 needs to viewed from lens of Amrit Kaal and long term aspirations set by PM Modi
FirstpostFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proved the predictions of the analysts wrong by not succumbing to the myopic expectation of electoral politics and has brought in the balance between economic realities and pragmatic politics New Delhi: Each year, the Union budget of India arouses not only interest but passionate debate across the country. While budget analysis usually revolves around numbers, subsidies, allocations, percentages, exemptions and its impact on an annual basis, one now needs to view this year’s budget from the lens of Amrit Kaal and the long term aspirations set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Specific mention of Mission Karmayogi in the budget speech shows the governments political and financial commitment to create the much needed public service delivery ecosystem that is citizen centric, accountable and future fit. Amrit Kaal is not just an opportunity for India to regain her rightful place in the comity of Nations, but also be the exemplar for rolling out a compassionate and soulful economy that is reflective of the Prime Minister’s vision of LIFE where People, Planet, Profits and Peace go hand in hand.