This Interim Budget Is Inclusive And Innovative: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the Union Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman calling it "inclusive" and "innovative".

"This interim budget is inclusive and innovative. It has confidence in continuity. It will empower all 4 pillars of Viksit Bharat- Yuva, Garib, Mahila and Kisan. This Budget gives the guarantee of making India a developed nation by 2047," the PM said.

He also said that the budget is a reflection of the young aspirations of a young India. "Two important decisions were made within the Budget. For research and innovation, a fund of Rs 1 Lakh Crore has been announced," he added.

The Prime Minister stated that this budget stresses on empowerment of the poor and the middle class and the creation of new employment opportunities for them. "It has been announced to construct 2 crore more houses for the poor. We aim to have 3 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' now. ASHA and Aganwadi workers will also get the benefit of the Ayushman Bharat scheme," he added.

PM Narendra Modi noted, "In this budget, keeping fiscal deficit under control, capital expenditure has been given a historic high of Rs 11,11,111 Crore. If we speak the languages of the economists, in a manner this is 'sweet spot'. With this, besides building India's modern infrastructure of the 21st century, innumerable new job opportunities for the youth will be prepared."