This was the last full budget of this government before the general elections in 2024 but even then, the government resisted the temptation to go for populist measures.
The initiative is being launched to commemorate 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. "One-time new small saving scheme under 'Mahila Samman Saving Certificate' will be made available up till March 2025.
Nirmala Sitharaman during her budget speech for the financial year 2023-24, focused on the education sector and announced a host of important measures for the sector.
"50 additional airports, helipads, water aero drones, and advanced landing grounds will be revived to improve regional air connectivity," informed Sitharaman in Lok Sabha.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Budget for the financial year 2023-24 would adopt seven key principles and priorities acting as 'Saptarishi' through the coming 25 years