New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (February 1) tabled Union Budget 2022 in the Lok Sabha and later in Rajya Sabha. After the Budget presentation, PM Narendra Modi said, “This budget brings in new hopes and opportunities for the people. It strengthens the economy; it’s full of ‘more infrastructure, more investment, more growth and more jobs’. There is also a new provision of green jobs; budget ensures a bright future for youth.”
The PM added, “For the first time in the country, ‘Parvat Mala’ scheme is being kickstarted for regions like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, J&K, northeast. It’ll facilitate a modern system of transportation and connectivity in hills. This will provide strength to border villages.”
Congratulating Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for this “people-friendly and progressive budget,” PM Modi said, “I will speak in detail on the Budget at 11 am tomorrow.”
