In 2023, the Indian budget, which was presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman was focused on accelerating India's economic growth, creating more job opportunities, and improving the standard of life for the citizens.
The budget stressed the government's dedication to the expansion of agriculture as well as infrastructure, healthcare education, as well as the use of digital technologies.
The government allocated a substantial portion of its budget for the growth of the rural areas in India. This includes the establishment of a new plan to develop infrastructure for rural areas, which will offer financing to local authorities in rural areas for the construction of essential infrastructure like roads, drinking water sources and sanitation infrastructure. The government also declared the extension of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana which is a scheme for crop insurance that covers all oilseed and food crops.
To improve the quality of infrastructure The government has announced several initiatives to improve the network of communication and transportation across the nation. This includes the construction of a new expressway linking Delhi and Mumbai and an expansion to the National Highways Development Project, and the introduction of a brand-new National Logistics Policy.
The healthcare industry was also given a lot of focus in the budget for 2023. The government has announced a new program that will provide free diagnostics and teleconsultation for all citizens. It additionally increased the budget for health insurance under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. This is a prominent health insurance plan.
The sector of education was another important area of focus in the budget for 2023. The government has announced a proposed National Recruitment Agency, which will run a common assessment of eligibility for applicants to non-gazette positions within the public sector. The budget also proposed the establishment of a new National Research Foundation to support research at higher educational institutions.
In the end in the budget of 2023, Indian budget was focused on laying solid foundations for India's economic growth and also increasing the standard of life for the citizens. The government's commitment to expansion of the agriculture industry, the infrastructure sector health and education, as well as the development of digital technology will aid in driving the growth of the country and provide new employment opportunities.