The earlier approach of tackling poverty resulted in very modest outcomes When the poor became empowered partners in development process, government's power to assist them increases manifold In the last 10 years, the government has assisted 25 crore people to get freedom from multidimensional poverty: FM
"Social justice: Our government is working with an approach to development that is all-round, all pervasive and all inclusive," says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
"Minimum Support Prices for the produce of annadata are periodically increased appropriately and the provision of basic necessities have enhanced real income in the rural areas," says Nirmala Sitharaman.
"We need to focus on - Garib, Mahilayen, Yuva and Annadata; Their needs and aspirations are our highest priorities," says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her interim Budget speech.
"When we assumed office in 2014, the country was facing enormous challenges. With 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas' as its mantra, the government overcame those challenges," says Union Finance Minister
In second term, the government strengthened its mantra and our development philosophy covered all elements of inclusivity, namely social and geographical With a whole of nation approach, the country overcame challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, took long strides towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat and laid solid foundations for Amrit Kaal: FM Sitharaman
Indian economy has witnessed profound transformation in last 10 years In 2014, the country was facing enormous challenges, the government overcame those challenges and undertook structural reforms, pro people reforms were undertaken, conditions for jobs and entrepreneurship were set in, fruits of development started reaching people at scale, country got a sense of new purpose and hope: FM
"...Our young country has high aspirations, pride in its present and hope and confidence for a bright future. We expect that our govt based on its stupendous work will be blessed again by the people with a resounding mandate."
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Interim Budget 2024-25 at the Parliament.
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrives at the Parliament.