Visionary Budget to uplift society: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Union Budget was aimed at realizing 'Viksit-Bharat', asserting that the Budget proposals belonged to every section of society with a potential to herald "better growth and a bright future' in the country.

- RAJESH KUMAR THAKUR

In a televised message, the PM said the Budget ensures inclusive growth, benefiting every segment of society and paving the way for a developed India.

"The budget will act as a catalyst in making India the third-largest economy globally and will lay a solid foundation for a developed India," the PM said.

He said the Budget was sharply focused on the youth, women, farmers, the poor and middle class.

A renewed focus on manufacturing and infrastructure will give a new push to development, he added.