BUDGET 2023 KEY HIGHLIGHTS NIRMALA SITHARAMAN
Introduction The Indian government presents a budget every year to outline the spending plans for the country for the upcoming financial year. The budget serves as a tool to provide a roadmap for the Indian economy, providing direction and impetus to various sectors of the economy. The 2023 budget, which was presented on February 1, 2023, has received widespread attention and criticism from various quarters of the society. The government has been widely criticized for not providing enough funds to various important sectors of the economy and not doing enough to address the challenges faced by the economy. This article will provide a comprehensive analysis of the 2023 budget, highlighting its key features and how it will impact the Indian economy. Increased allocation for health sector: The budget has increased the allocation for the health sector by 137% to Rs 2.23 lakh crore to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Focus on Infrastru...