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The General Budget 2021-22 has something for every section of

the society. This Budget will give impetus to the development. It

reflects the Government’s long-term planning. It will also act as a

vaccine injecting confidence in the country to be self-reliant…

t is a Budget that gives hope, confidence and includes all
sections of the society. The Budget is a blueprint of making
India self-reliant and self-dependent. Budget proposals
Iwere announced to strengthen the resolve of Nation First,
doubling farmer’s income, strong infrastructure, healthy India,
good governance, opportunities for youth, education for all,
women empowerment, and inclusive development among
others.
Declaration of The first Budget of the new decade was historic as this was

the largest ever the first-ever Digital Budget of the country. The Government did
not put any burden on the common man to generate revenue.
investment in health Instead, it decided to go for strategic disinvestment and look for
other sources for revenue generation. This was a challenging
a a t t e, task even for the Government as the Coronavirus pandemic
has put a lot of strain on the economy. The Government, with
this is the way to its long-term planning and public participation, has turned
this crisis into an opportunity. With the mantra of ‘Sabka
e e a e Saath Sabka Vikas’, the Budget proposals rest on six pillars

— Health and Wellbeing; Physical and Financial Capital, and
Infrastructure; Inclusive Development for Aspirational India;
Reinvigorating Human Capital; Innovation and R&D; and
Minimum Government and Maximum Governance.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
It will not be an exaggeration to say that this Budget will
bring a health revolution along with fulfilling the needs of the

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