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In first budget during Coronavirus pandemic, Sitharaman announces massive outlay for health and well-being with an increase of 137%
FM Sitharaman announced that Rs 35,000 crore were allocated for the COVID vaccines which were rolled out earlier this year. She said that more funds will be provided if needed.
Manmohan Singh tried to allocate Rs 100 crores to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation in the Union Budget when he was Finance Minister
The archived records of the Indian parliament's discussion of the Union Budget in 1991-92 shows a section when, after the then Finance Minister Manmohan Singh allocated a sum of Rs 100 crores to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, there was a huge uproar from the opposition leaders.
Coronavirus outbreak: Congress demands a fresh Union Budget, claims the pandemic demands increased spending by the centre
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in his column has argued that the present scenario has rendered the Union Budget declared in February irrelevant
Union Budget 2020: All you need to know about the customary ‘Halwa Ceremony’ preceding the budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2020 on February 1, 2020, in the parliament.
Union Budget 2019: Govt imposes 10% custom duty on newsprint and 5% on printed books to encourage domestic industry
The duty would be levied on both the uncoated paper used for printing of newspapers and lightweight coated paper used for magazines.
P Chidambaram promises to bring the Union Budget in an iPad if Congress comes to power
P Chidambaram takes a dig at the Nirmala Sitharaman for bringing ‘Bahikhata’ for presenting the Union Budget
Massive hike in MSP by Modi govt: 150% MSP of Kharif crops among others, farmers ensured 50% profit margin
The increase is likely to cost an additional 33,500 crores.
The only summary of Union Budget 2018-2019 you need to read
High on aspiration and a lot to be implemented
Social Media shuts down allegations of ‘Hindi imposition’ against the BJP for Arun Jaitley’s budget speech
Twitter users took the allegations apart with wit and humour
Budget 2018 : senior citizens get relief, exemption of interest income on deposits increased to Rs. 50,000
These concessions are expected to give extra benefits of Rs. 4,000 to senior citizens
