NEWS FROM THE WEEK:
â#BudgetForBetterIndia & President's address to Parliament
Budget For a Better India!
Union Budget 2017 contains several firsts. From steady progress on containing Fiscal Deficit to abolishing FIPB, from record allocation to agriculture, rural development, infrastructure to reduction in personal income tax, there was something for all sections of society.
Here are the top takeaways from the budget explained in infographics
This is a Budget for the Future: PM Modi
PM Modi stressed that that Union Budget 2017 is devoted to the well-being of the villages, farmers and the marginalized & has something for all sections of society.
President lauds Modi Government
President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the joint session of where he spoke about India's growth story and applauded various initiatives of the Modi Government which are transforming India.
Check the best quotes from the President's speech
When I see NCC cadets, I feel proud of our Yuva Shakti : PM
PM Modi extolled the power of youth and the benefits of technology during his address at a NCC rally. He congratulated the cadets and highlighted that being a part of the NCC is a unique experience as it offers a glimpse at India's diversity and strengths.
MEDIA COVERAGE
Union Budget 2017 sent positive signals to investors: Experts
Over 6 lakh people win Rs 97.07 crore under digital payment scheme
Union Budget 2017: US industry welcomes budget, terms it 'forward-looking'
Budget 2017 gets a thumbs up from Moody's, Fitch
Budget 2017: Insurance industry hails decision to hike coverage under PMFBY
Demonetisation 'great move' for Indian economy in longer term: Apple CEO Tim Cook
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PM Narendra Modi's remarks on the 2017-18 Union Budget