National Desk
11 July
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently convened a high-level meeting with prominent economists and experts from the financial sector in preparation for the upcoming Union Budget 2024. The meeting, which also saw the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a significant step as the government gears up to present its third-term budget on July 23.
This budget holds particular importance as it will be the first major economic document of Modi’s third term. It is expected to lay down a strategic framework for India’s development, aiming towards the goal of transforming the country into a developed nation by 2047.
During the consultation, Finance Minister Sitharaman expressed her gratitude to the experts and representatives for sharing their valuable suggestions. She assured them that their inputs would be carefully considered while preparing the Union Budget 2024-25.
The government’s emphasis on creating a forward-looking budget indicates a commitment to addressing both immediate economic challenges and long-term developmental goals. As India looks ahead to its centenary of independence, the strategic focus