Sri Ganganagar: Former Union Minister Nihal Chand stated that the central budget, presented on Sunday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is aimed at propelling India toward a developed nation by 2047. He described the budget as historic and noteworthy, capable of providing the country with new energy and momentum.
According to Mr. Nihal Chand, this budget strengthens the vision of a developed India and will make the nation self-reliant and robust. It places special focus on villages, the poor, and farmers, which will accelerate rural development. The budget is expected to increase the number of millionaire women (“Lakhpati Didis”), reduce the fiscal deficit, and boost industries such as textiles.
Key initiatives highlighted by Mr. Nihal Chand include:
•    Reduction in prices of sugar and cancer medicines, providing relief to the general public.
•    Launch of the Mahatma Gandhi Self-Employment Scheme, creating new job opportunities for youth.
•    Financial assistance provisions for small farmers.
•    Measures to control inflation.
Overall, the central budget aims at comprehensive national development, generating employment opportunities, and benefiting all sections of society in various ways.