Budget to unveil major reforms, roadmap for Viksit Bharat: President Murmu

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NEW DELHI:The upcoming budget for 2024-25 will unveil major economic reforms and present a roadmap for Viksit Bharat, the government’s push to propel India towards ‘developed nation’ status by 2047, President Droupadi Murmu said addressing the joint session of Parliament on Thursday.“Along with significant economic and social decisions, this budget will include many historic steps as the government prepares to present its first budget in the forthcoming session. It will be an effective document outlining the government’s far-reaching policies and futuristic vision," Murmu said.Union finance minister is expected to present the budget for financial year 2024-25 next month.Murmu said reforms in infrastructure development, manufacturing and industrial policy, digital economy, green energy transition, agriculture, healthcare, and financial sectors have helped strengthen India’s economy.Also read |Unemployment and inflation call for revising budget priorities“In a decade, India has risen from the 11th to the 5th largest economy," Murmu said.

“When we celebrate the hundredth anniversary of Independence in 2047 as a developed India, the current generation will also get credit. This century is India’s century, and its impact will last for a thousand years to come."In her address, the President also mentioned the Emergency, which attracted the ire of Opposition leaders in the House, who began raising slogans against the government.The President stressed that the government was working towards major reforms in examination-related bodies, including their functioning and all aspects of the examination process.She also emphasised the need for a robust mechanism to prevent the leaking of exam papers for admissions to higher education