Ahead of Union Budget 2025, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema demands a special package for Punjab, including MSP guarantees and crop diversification, while MP Congress leader Jitendra Patwari criticises the government's handling of inflation and national debt.
The Union government has introduced the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, a new initiative aimed at improving agricultural conditions in 100 districts that have low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average access to credit.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on Saturday expressed high hopes for the Union Budget 2025, calling it a "historic" budget that will pave the way for a developed India by 2047.
She said, "This budget is dedicated to accelerating growth, driven by our aspirations for a 'Viksit Bharat.' Our economy remains the fastest growing among all major economies."
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, outlining key priorities to accelerate economic growth, ensure inclusive development, support industries, and enhance household sentiment.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday voiced scepticism over the upcoming budget, questioning how it will benefit the common man and the middle class.
Ahead of the Union Budget presentation, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that India's economy is growing despite the world facing multiple issues.
BJD leader Amar Patnaik comments on the challenges faced by the Union Budget 2025, pointing out the global economic stresses, protectionist policies, and critical domestic issues like price rise, unemployment, and consumption expenditure.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2025, her eight consecutive Budget today. Early this morning she arrived at the North Block, which houses the Ministry of Finance, ahead of the presentation of the Budget in Parliament.
Amroha-based artist Zuhaib Khan, who uses graphite-charcoal to create artwork, has made an 8-foot-long portrait of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to mark the presentation of the Union Budget.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has said that the Union Budget 2025-26 will be pro-people, pro-poor, pro-middle class budget as it has been since "economy of this country started being taken care of under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi."