Prime Minister Narendra Modi to talk about Union Budget at a programme today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will talk about people friendly and progressive Budget at a programme today. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, there are many provisions in this Budget aimed at transforming the agriculture sector including ensuring credit, record MSP, boosting food processing, and encouraging start-ups in the sector.

He expressed confidence that the hardworking small farmers will prosper thanks to these steps. The Prime Minister said, today's Aatmanirbhar Bharat Ka Budget brings with it new energy and strength to our development trajectory, especially at a time when we are courageously fighting a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic. He said, this Budget brings more infra, more investment, more growth, and more jobs.

Mr Modi said, people from all walks of life have welcomed the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Ka Budget. He said, the youth of India see this Budget as one that will give wings to their ambitions. Mr Modi said, the emphasis on futuristic technologies in all spheres is noteworthy and will benefit a cross-section of our citizens. He said, this year's Budget caters to the development needs of people in remote areas, hill states and those states on the banks of the Ganga. The Prime Minister said, this is in line with our focus on all-round and inclusive development.