The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi praised the Union Budget 2024-25 that was introduced by the Union Minister for Finance, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha today.
Budget for Viksit Bharat
Remarking on the Union Budget 2024-25, the Prime Minister congratulated all citizens for this year’s Budget which is bound to take the nation to new heights of development. He praised Union Finance Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman and her team, saying they deserve congratulations.
“Union Budget 2024-25 will empower every section of society. It will take the poor farmers from villages on the path to prosperity. This Budget brings a new scale to education and skill development”, the Prime Minister said. PM Modi emphasized that the budget, including its new initiatives, is intended to improve the livelihoods of the middle class, tribal communities, dalits, and underprivileged classes. He also stressed that this year’s Budget for Viksit Bharat will promote economic collaboration among women and create a new direction for small businesses and MSMEs. “The Union Budget gives a fillip to manufacturing as well as infrastructure”, PM Modi said underlining that it would give new strength to economic growth while maintaining continuity.
The Budget for Viksit Bharat ensures inclusive growth, benefiting every segment of society and paving the way for a developed India: PM
Touching upon the major schemes regarding poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor, the Prime Minister informed plans to provide 3 crore houses for the disadvantaged and implement the Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan to connect 5 crore tribal families to essential services using a comprehensive approach. The Prime Minister emphasized that the budget has introduced new opportunities, new energy, increased employment prospects, and opportunities for self-employment. It has brought better growth and a bright future.
The Prime Minister concluded by highlighting the Budget’s potential to propel India into becoming the third largest economy in the world and establishing a solid foundation for the development of Viksit Bharat.