Union Budget 2024: Live Updates
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget for the year 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, July 23.
Key Highlights
Here are some of the key highlights from the Union Budget 2024:
Fiscal Deficit
The fiscal deficit for the year 2024-25 has been pegged at 3.3% of GDP.
GDP Growth
The government has projected a GDP growth rate of 8% for the year 2024-25.
Agriculture
The government has announced several measures to support the agriculture sector, including a new crop insurance scheme and a higher allocation for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi.
Infrastructure
The government has announced a large increase in infrastructure spending, with a focus on railways, roads, and highways.
Healthcare
The government has announced several measures to improve healthcare, including a new health insurance scheme and a higher allocation for the National Health Mission.
Education
The government has announced several measures to improve education, including a new scheme to provide free education to girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Other Highlights
The government has also announced several other measures, including:
- A new scheme to provide housing to all urban households by 2024.
- A new scheme to provide employment to 10 million youth.
- A new scheme to provide financial assistance to women entrepreneurs.
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