Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Yesterday presented the affirmed the Government's commitment to social welfare programmers with something for everyone in it.
Pranab Mukherjee promised all that his government can do to ensure inclusive growth and address the growing aspirations of the country's young population
Mr. Mukherjee said UPA new agenda will ensure 12 million new jobs each year and reduce poverty by half by 2014. and other hand he ensures that the fruits of development reached across regions to touch the lives of every citizen.
Mr. Mukherjee announced the Sonia Gandhi's another Project, the ambitious Food Security Bill -- under this every BPL family will get 25 kgs of wheat or Rice for 3 Rs a kilo every month.
Budget increase the income tax exemption limit for senior citizens by Rs.15, 000, for women and others by Rs.10, 000 each.
Some of the Highlights of interim budget 09-10
Live saving medicine will be cheaper
Customs duty on bio-diesel will reduce
Mobile phones and accessory become cheaper
Branded Jewellery of womens become cheaper
Total budget expenditure for 2009-10 will Rs 10,28,032 cr
New pension plans for 12 lakh Jawans and JCOs
Rs 1,000 cr for Aila rehabilitation to West Bengal
Unique Identification ID project to roll out in 12-18 months
Full interest subsidy for students in approved institutions
Interest subsidy for home loans up to Rs 1 lakh
Indira Awaas Yojna hiked by 63% to Rs 8,883 cr
Domestic oil prices must be in sync with global prices
Target for agriculture credit raised to Rs 3,25,000 cr in 2009-10
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