Budget presentation begins; Nirmala Sitharaman enumerates India's achievements

NEW DELHI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is delivering her fourth budget in the Parliament. This is the second consecutive year a paperless budget is being present. She began her budget speech by expressing empathy to those who suffered during the pandemic. The minister said India is now in a strong position to withstand challenges. This budget seeks to lay the foundation and steer the economy in the next 25 years.

• Four multi-modal national parks contracts will be awarded in FY23
• PM Gatishakti masterplan for expressways will be formulated in next financial year
• The scope of PM Gatishakti masterplan will encompass the seven engines of economic transformation This budget will provide impetus for growth
• Budget 2022 has provided a sharp increase in provision for public investment and capital expenditure Aatmanirbhar Bharat has received excellent response Strategic transfer of ownership of Air India has been completed