Union Budget 2024-25: Amit Shah Praises Roadmap for a Developed Bharat by 2047

New Delhi, February 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the interim Budget 2024-25, describing it as a roadmap to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047. Shah highlighted the milestones accomplished by the Modi government in the past decade, aiming to make India the leading nation in every sector.

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Budget Speech Sheds Light on Achievements

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her sixth consecutive Budget on Thursday, outlining the government's plan to realize PM Modi's vision of a developed India. Shah emphasized that the budget speech illuminated the significant achievements of the Modi government during its journey to make India the foremost nation in every sector during the Amrit Kaal.

Building a Developed India

Shah expressed gratitude to PM Modi for leading the nation on this path of excellence and to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for her insightful budget speech. He emphasized that the magnificent edifice of a developed India is being constructed on the foundation of these accomplishments.

Opportunities for Farmers' Prosperity

Shah highlighted that the Modi government's Viksit Bharat budget has introduced new avenues for the prosperity of farmers across the country. Inspired by Modi's vision of a self-reliant India (Aatmanirbhar Bharat), the budget encourages self-sufficiency in oilseeds while simultaneously focusing on the development of the dairy sector and the utilization of Nano-DAP.

Financial Support and Crop Insurance

The home minister acknowledged the Modi government's efforts in providing financial assistance to 11.8 crore farmers and safeguarding four crore farmers through crop insurance, thereby strengthening their financial stability and prosperity. He also mentioned the crucial decisions taken in the interim Budget regarding modern storage and the establishment of an efficient supply chain.

Boosting the Tourism Sector

Shah expressed gratitude to the prime minister for increasing the target of creating three crore Lakhpati Didi and asserted that the interim Budget will revitalize the tourism sector. He highlighted the incentives and long-term interest-free loans that will be provided to states for the development of historical and cultural sites to promote tourism, which will stimulate the sector and generate new employment opportunities.

Historic Decisions for Infrastructure and Connectivity

Shah commended PM Modi for historic decisions such as initiating air connectivity in Lakshadweep and other islands, thereby connecting them with the mainstream. He noted that while the Modi government has increased the Budget by 11.1 percent to a record Rs 11.11 lakh crore to enhance the country's infrastructure to world-class standards, it has also announced three major railway corridors under PM Gati Shakti to improve logistics efficiency and reduce costs.

Suryoday Yojana: Empowering Families with Solar Energy

The home minister highlighted the Suryoday Yojana, which embodies the prime minister's vision of enabling one crore families to generate electricity by installing solar energy systems in their homes. These families will receive 300 units of free electricity per month, resulting in annual savings of Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000.

Expanding Access to Healthcare

Shah acknowledged PM Modi's efforts in providing free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh to over 30 crore people under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. He also mentioned the significant decision in the interim Budget to link ASHA and Anganwadi workers and helpers with Ayushman Yojana, ensuring that these individuals can also avail the benefits of free treatment.

Increased Income Tax Exemption

Shah noted that the prime minister has significantly increased the income tax exemption from Rs 2.2 lakh in 2013-14 to Rs 7 lakh in 10 years. This decision has bolstered the confidence of income tax payers in the government, leading to a 2.4-fold increase in their numbers.

In conclusion, Union Home Minister Amit Shah wholeheartedly endorsed the interim Budget 2024-25, recognizing its potential to propel India towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. He commended the Modi government's achievements and expressed optimism about the positive impact of the budget on various sectors, particularly agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and taxation.