Budget will give impetus to people’s participation: Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday termed the Budget as one that converts hopes and aspirations of the people into trust.
Jul 10, 2014, 18:01 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Special allocation for J&K, CWG and Asiad-bound in budget
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports was on Thursday given a substantial hike of Rs 562 crore, out of which Rs 200 crore have been marked out for development of infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, in the 2014-15 budget presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Parliament here.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:58 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Govt to launch Kisan TV this year; sets aside Rs 100 cr
The government will launch a dedicated agri-television channel 'Kisan TV' this year to provide real-time information to farmers and earmarked Rs 100 crore in Budget 2014-15 for this purpose.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:56 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Govt plans to restructure FCI for improving PDS
The government on Thursday said it will give priority to restructuring of state-run Food Corporation of India (FCI) for improving the public distribution system (PDS).
Jul 10, 2014, 17:48 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Budget provides for Rs.100 crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday announced the setting up of an Agriculture Infrastructure Fund of Rs.100 crore to encourage research and development, saying it was necessary to make farming competitive and give an impetus to investment in agriculture.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:43 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Brokerage firms shares gain after Budget
Shares of brokerage frims gained as much as 4.3 percent after the government on Thursday proposed a slew of measures in order to boost the capital market.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:41 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Rs 500 cr for creation of 5 tourist circuits
With an aim of boosting tourism, government on Thursday announced allocation of Rs 500 crore for creation of five tourist circuits with specific themes in the country.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:37 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Modi budgets for growth, aims to curb deficit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s new government on Thursday unveiled a first budget of structural reforms aimed at reviving growth, winning praise from investors despite a lack of clarity over how he would cap the big fiscal deficit.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:33 PM IST
PPP is new mantra for infra in Jaitley's maiden budget
Asserting that lack of infrastructure will not be allowed to hit growth, government on Thursday announced a slew of steps to fast-track projects mostly in public-private-partnerships, which finds renewed focus in Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's maiden Budget.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:32 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Govt aims at total sanitation by 2019
Giving high priority to sanitation, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the government intends to cover every household by total sanitation by 2019 through the 'Swatchh Bharat Abhiyan' programme.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:28 PM IST
Govt raises foreign investment limit in defence to 49%
In order to boost manufacturing and reduce import dependence, the government on Thursday proposed to raise the foreign investment limit to 49 percent in the defence sector.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:13 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: Govt to clear highways sector from maze of clearances: FM
The government Thursday unveiled steps including Rs 38,000 crore investment for fast-tracking highways to augment the nation's arterial network.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:12 PM IST
J-K benefits with Rs 500-cr package for Kashmiri migrants, IIT
A Rs 500-crore package for rebuilding the lives of Kashmiri migrants was among the slew of measures announced in this year's Union budget for Jammu and Kashmir.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:11 PM IST
FDI in realty, tax sops for REITs to boost housing segment
In a slew of measures to boost slowdown hit real estate sector, the government on Thursday relaxed FDI rules, gave incentive on home loans, offered tax sops on investment trusts and provided Rs 7,060 crore for the development of 100 smart cities.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:02 PM IST
Jaitley allocates funds for war memorial, national police memorial
The Narendra Modi government on Thursday announced the setting-up of a war memorial at Princess Park, New Delhi.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:01 PM IST
Union Budget 2014-15: Govt focus on modernization of police forces
The Modi government on Thursday announced to increase the allocation for modernisation of state police forces from the current Rs 1,847 crore to Rs 3,000 crore.
Jul 10, 2014, 16:57 PM IST
Budget 2014-15: Skill India programme bonanza for youth
In order to prepare the youth for employment opportunities, the government on Thursday announced the launch of a national multi-skill programme called Skill India.
Jul 10, 2014, 16:56 PM IST
Union Budget 2014-15: Sanitation in all households by 2019
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday told Parliament that his government aims to provide sanitation in all houses by 2019 - the 150th year of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Jul 10, 2014, 16:55 PM IST
Modi govt brings back Kisan Vikas Patra
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday announced in the Union Budget 2014-15 that his government will reintroduce the highly-popular Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP).
Jul 10, 2014, 16:53 PM IST
Govt emphasis on job creation to create 5-8 mn jobs in 3-4 yrs
With the government putting strong emphasis on job creation, experts Thursday said measures proposed in the union budget can help create 5-8 million jobs in next 3-4 years across various sectors.
Jul 10, 2014, 16:44 PM IST
