Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during an interaction session at Columbia University, said that inequality is better bridged nowadays than ever before in the country, adding that several measures have been taken in the past ten years by adopting a "comprehensive approach to life."
The future of global economic growth will be shaped by strategic partnerships rather than traditional multilateral trade, and India is well poised to take advantage of the global transition, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Columbia University during her US visit.
"Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for releasing an instalment of Rs 1992 crore to Uttarakhand under the tax transfer process," read a statement released by the Chief Minister's Office.
"Saddened by the passing away of Shri Ratan Tata, a leader par excellence, visionary industrialist, and philanthropist whose contributions have left an indelible mark on our society. His deep resolve to innovation, ethical business practices, and social responsibility transformed industries
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a key meeting in New Delhi held discussion with Prof. Nick Stern, a member of the G20 Independent Expert Group on strengthening Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs).
The discussion highlighted the strengthening ties between India and Bhutan, with Lyonpo Lekey Dorji expressing gratitude for India's continued development support during Bhutan's 13th Five Year Plan.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hailed the recently reported remarkable surge in manufacturing jobs and wages for workers in FY-23. As per a government survey, manufacturing jobs have risen by 7.6 per cent and wages saw a 5.5 per cent boost in FY-23.
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized the urgent need for sustainable and resilient infrastructure, especially in light of the global challenges posed by climate change and geopolitical tensions.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to ensure that the capital expenditure (Capex) target for the financial year 2024-25 is met within the stipulated timeframe.