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Union Budget 2020 Live Updates: Nirmala Sitharaman lists 16-point action plan to double farmers' income
The Union Budget 2020 is all set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The finance minister is expected to put out all available measures to give a boost to failing consumer demand and investment at a time when the economy is reeling under one of its worst slowdowns in decades.
Will the government be able to revive growth with Union Budget 2020? Follow live updates on the Union Budget here
Live Updates
- 1 Feb 2020 6:18 AM GMT
We have approved Rs 3.6 lakh crore for Jal Jeevan Mission to provide safe drinking water to rural India: FM
- 1 Feb 2020 6:17 AM GMT
National Police University and National Forensic Universities are proposed - FM
- 1 Feb 2020 6:07 AM GMT
We will encourage balanced use of all fertilizers, a necessary step to change the incentive regime which encourages excessive use of chemical fertilizers: FM
- 1 Feb 2020 6:06 AM GMT
To build a seamless national cold supply chain for perishables, Indian Railways will set up Kisan Rail through PPP model so that perishable goods can be transported quickly. Krishi Udaan will be launched by MoCA on international and national routes.
- 1 Feb 2020 6:01 AM GMT
Budget 2020 is to boost the income of people and enhance their purchasing power.
- 1 Feb 2020 6:00 AM GMT
India is now 5th largest economy in world. Central Govt's debt has reduced to 48.7% of GDP from 52.2% in March 2014.
- 1 Feb 2020 6:00 AM GMT
Average household now saves 4% in monthly expense after rollout of GST. GST resulted in Rs 1 lakh crore gains to consumers, removed inspector raj and helped transport sector. Simplified return for GST is being introduced from April 2020.
