Union Budget 2021 Live Updates
Rs 3,768 Cr Allocated For First Digital Census

Rs 3,768 Cr Allocated For First Digital Census

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No Income Tax Return Filing For Senior Citizens: FM

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Budget FY22: FM Proposes To Turbo-Charge Economy Via Mega Spending Push

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday proposed to unleash a massive fiscal expansion in 2021-22 to revive India’s pandemic-battered economy.

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Rs 18,000 Cr Scheme For Augmentation Of Public Bus Transport Services

New scheme at a cost of Rs 18,000 crore for augmentation of public bus transport services

Will facilitate deployment of innovative PPP models enabling private players to finance, acquire, operate and maintain over 20,000 buses: FM#UnionBudget #UnionBudget2021 #BudgetWithOTV https://t.co/voiRWKU5S1

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National Research Foundation To Be Set Up: FM

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National Research Foundation to be set up at Rs 50,000 crores to strengthen the research ecosystem: FM Nirmala Sitharaman https://t.co/QRTJ431XeP

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Minimum Wages For All Categories of Workers :FM

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FM Announces National Language Translation Mission

National Language Translation Mission will be set up to further boost our regional languages: Finance Minister#UnionBudget #UnionBudget2021 #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/Ke727CxR1L

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Paradip Among Other Fishing Harbours To Be Developed As Hub Of Economic Activities

I am proposing substantial investments in the development of modern fishing harbours & fish landing centres. 5 major fishing harbours – Kochi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, #Paradip and Petuaghat will be developed as hubs for economic activities: FM #UnionBudget2021 #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/qeDhr4ZPkr

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FM Sitharaman Stresses On ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’

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Ladakh To Get Central University Under NEP

More than 15,000 schools will be strengthened under the National Education Policy (#NEP2020): FM Nirmala Sitharaman#Budget2021 #UnionBudget2021#BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/zaHnL9m9XX

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FM’s Boost To Agri Sector

FM gives thrust on #Agriculture in #UnionBudget2021

Portion of agricultural fund will be allocated to APMC for furthering their infrastructure

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LIC IPO To Come Up Soon

In 2021-22 we would also bring the IPO of LIC for which I am bringing the requisite amendments in this session itself: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman #UnionBudget #UnionBudget2021 #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/fVSrupuqRQ

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FM Announces Rs 18,000 Crore Scheme For Public Transport

FM announces Rs 18,000 crore scheme to augment public transport in urban areas#Budget2021 #UnionBudget2021#BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/ma1KY2ZXUe

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Sitharaman Announces Mega Investment Textile Parks

Scheme of Mega Investment Textile Parks to be launched, in addition to PLI scheme, to create world class infra in textile sector, with plug-and-play facilities, to create global export champions

7 textile parks to be set up over 3 years: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
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Key Announcements For Banking Sector In Union Budget 2021

Key announcements for banking sector in #UnionBudget2021 pic.twitter.com/uanIGk7ZpY

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1 Crore More Beneficiaries To Be Added Under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

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Team India’s ‘Spectacular Success’ In Aus Finds Mention In FM’s Budget Speech

Indian cricket team’s “spectacular” Test series victory in Australia found a mention in Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2021-22 Speech in the Parliament on Monday.

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FM Announces Rs 1.10 Lakh Crore Outlay For Railways

FM announces Rs 1.10 lakh crore outlay for #Railways, of which Rs 1.7 lakh crore is for capital expenditure#Budget2021 #UnionBudget2021 https://t.co/dPcL3FJTUA

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Indian Railways Has Prepared National Rail Plan 2030

Indian Railways has prepared a National Rail Plan for India 2030: FM Nirmala Sitharaman#Budget2021 #UnionBudget2021

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— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2021

8,500 Kms Of National Highway Corridor To Be Awarded Under Bharatmala project

Over 13,000 km length of roads at a cost of Rs 3.3 lakh cr has already been awarded under Rs 5.35 lakh cr Bharatmala project of which 3,800 kms have been constructed. By March 2022 we’d be awarding another 8,500 & complete an additional 11,000 kms of National Highway Corridor: FM

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Centre Announces Jal Jeevan Mission For Urban Local Bodies

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Post Covid: FY22 Budget To Give Ample Opportunity For Economic Reset, Growth

Indias first budget post the onset of Covid-19 pandemic has ample opportunities for growth and economic reset.

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Govt Allocates Rs 35,400 Cr For Covid-19 Vaccines

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents #Budget2021#Budget2021 to strengthen the vision of Nation First, doubling farmers’ income, strong infra, women’s empowerment, healthy India, good governance, education for all, inclusive development

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Center To Launch New Health Care Scheme ‘Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana’

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Mission Poshan 2.0 Launched

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces the launch of #MissionPoshan 2.0, with the aim to improve nutritional outcomes across 112 #AspirationalDistricts.

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India Laid The Foundation For Economic Revival: FM

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Govt Stretched Its Resources For Benefit Of The Poor

The Govt stretched its resources for the benefit of the poorest of the poor. The PM Garib Kalyan Yojana, the 3 Aatma Nirbhar Bharat packages & subsequent announcements were like five mini-budgets in themselves: FM Nirmala Sitharaman#UnionBudget #UnionBudget2021 #BudgetWithOTV

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Aatmanirbhar Bharat Packages Accelerated Structural Reforms: Sitharaman

#AatmanirbharBharat packages accelerated structural reforms: FM Nirmala Sitharaman#Budget2021 #UnionBudget2021#BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/dszQ1zIgFV

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FM Sitharaman On COVID-19 Vaccines

Today India has 2 vaccines available & has begun safeguarding not only her own citizens against #COVID19 but also those of 100 or more countries: FM Sitharaman#UnionBudget #UnionBudget2021 #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/UWRZrsqt0s

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2021

Sitharaman Hails COVID Warriors During Her Budget Speech

FM begins #Budget2021 speech by recounting the unprecedented circumstances through which the nation & the world had to go through & recognizing the service rendered by #COVID Warriors during the crucial months of the pandemic#UnionBudget #UnionBudget2021 #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/j27ytkjRKg

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2021

Finance Minister Sitharaman Presents Union Budget-2021 In Parliament

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget-2021 in Parliament #UnionBudget #UnionBudget2021 #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/aGTwNDelhD

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2021-02-01 Digital Budget: ‘Made In India’ tablet Replaces ‘Bahi-Khata’

In a significant change amid digitalisation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman this year unveiled a ‘Made in India’ tablet replacing the traditional briefcase before presenting Budget 2021.

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Cabinet Approves Union Budget To Be Tabled By Finance Minister Shortly

Union Cabinet approves the #UnionBudget that will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament#UnionBudget #UnionBudget2021 #BudgetWithOTV

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Union Cabinet’s Meeting Begins Ahead of Budget

Union Cabinet’s meeting begins ahead of the presentation of #UnionBudget 2021-22 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Parliament today.#UnionBudget2021 #UnionBudget

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Union Budget 2021: FM Sitharaman Arrives At Parliament

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance & Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur arrive at the Parliament#UnionBudget2021 #UnionBudget pic.twitter.com/xHqGwyjB3u

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Finance Minister Sitharaman Called On Prez Kovind Before Presenting Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS Finance & Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur, and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, called on President Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting the Union Budget 2021-22

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS Finance & Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur, and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, called on President Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting the Union Budget 2021-22#UnionBudget #UnionBudget2021 pic.twitter.com/PouDDmwMKh

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Sensex, Nifty Open Higher Ahead Of Budget Presentation

The BSE benchmark Sensex surged over 443 points and the NSE Nifty advanced 115 points in opening trade on Monday, ahead of the Union Budget 2021-22 presentation in Parliament.

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Fin Min Sitharaman To Present And Read Out Union Budget Through Tab

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present and read out the #UnionBudget 2021-22 at the Parliament through a tab, instead of the traditional ‘bahi khata’#UnionBudget #UnionBudget2021 pic.twitter.com/XcLHOg8K6Y

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2021

Union Budget 2021: Here Is What Odisha Demands

Odisha Government has sought adequate fund allocation for the State in Union Budget for 2021-22. The State demanded Rs 72,000 crore for the development of Railway infrastructure in Odisha and sanctioning of new railway lines.

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Know History Of Budgets In India: From Landmark to Dream and Millennium Budgets et al

Since Independence, the country has seen a total of around 75 budgets, including interim budgets. The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the 76^th Union Budget on Monday.

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Union Budget 2021: India Inc. Seems Bullish, Finds Deloitte Survey!

Who will rule the day on Monday – the bear or the bull? Only the time will tell whether the crown will sit on bull or bear’s head tomorrow. But it seems the ‘Josh’ of India Inc. is quite high on the upcoming Budget to be presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday.

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Know What Fin Min Sitharaman Will Unveil In Union Budget 2021!

The third budget of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is coming in an extraordinary time. The pandemic pain is writ large on the country’s economic fundamentals.

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Union Budget 2021: Will Sitharaman Spare The Purse From Oil Price Flare?

With the prices of petrol and diesel ruling exorbitantly high in the country, documentary evidence has come to the fore on how the flare-up is singeing the common man on streets.

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Union Budget 2021: Big Income Tax Reliefs, Housing Loan Incentives On Cards!

With the country wrestling out of the ‘once in a lifetime’ pandemic, every stakeholder – from common man, salaried class to corporates – have a high order of hopes from the third budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

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Economic Survey 2021: Odisha Finishes At Bottom In BNI

In a big embarrassment to the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government, the Economic Survey 2021 architected by none other than the Chief  Economic Advisor to the Union Finance Ministry KV Subramaniam has put the ‘Odisha Development Model’ in dim light.

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Railway Budget 2021: Mega Recruitment Drive Soon To Fill Up 2.9 Lakh Vacancies!

With the pandemic giving a grave blow to the employment generation in the country, especially in the private sector, the unemployment rate in the country in December 2020 had again risen to a high of 9 per cent, as per the report of CMIE (Centre For Monitoring Indian Economy).

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Expectations From Railway Budget 2021: Will Odisha See Tejas Train?

With the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman going to table the all-important Union Budget 2020-21 on February 1, all eyes are fixed on her ‘all-right signal’ for the fast-tracking of rail infrastructure in Odisha.

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