PM Modi Commends Union Budget 2025 as 'Janta Janardan Ka Budget'
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Union Budget 2025 as a <b>‘Janta Janardan Ka Budget’</b>, focusing on its people-oriented initiatives aimed at fostering growth and development in India. He highlighted key reforms that will benefit various sectors and enhance employment opportunities.
Key Takeaways
- People-centric approach
- Investment and growth acceleration
- Inclusion of private sector in nuclear energy
- Infrastructure status for shipbuilding
- Tourism sector boost
New Delhi, Feb 1 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday applauded the Union Budget 2025, referring to it as a "Janta Janardan Ka Budget" and highlighting its focus on people that will drive India’s developmental journey.
Expressing his views on the Budget, PM Modi characterized it as a pivotal milestone in India’s growth path.
"This is a budget for the aspirations of 140 crore Indians. It will fulfill the dreams of every citizen. We have opened up numerous sectors for the youth, and the common public will be at the core of India’s mission to evolve into a developed nation. This Budget acts as a force multiplier," he stated.
He further pointed out that the Budget would accelerate investment, consumption, and growth. "I congratulate Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team for presenting a people’s Budget -- ‘Janta Janardan Ka Budget’," he added.
The Prime Minister underscored a fundamental transformation in the approach of this Budget, noting that while many budgets aim to fill government coffers, this one is dedicated to ensuring more money reaches the citizens.
"This Budget is centered on how the pockets of the countrymen will be filled, how they would enhance their savings, and how they would contribute towards the nation’s development. This Budget lays a robust foundation for this,"
he remarked.
Discussing significant reforms introduced in the Budget, PM Modi labeled the inclusion of the private sector in nuclear energy as "historic." He elaborated that this decision would greatly enhance India’s civil nuclear energy sector and contribute to national advancement.
Highlighting employment-centric initiatives, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of granting infrastructure status to shipbuilding.
"With this recognition, large-scale ship construction in India will be stimulated, offering a renewed boost to the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. Shipbuilding is a sector that generates vast employment opportunities,"
he noted.
PM Modi also highlighted the potential of India’s tourism industry, announcing that hotels would be built at 50 crucial tourist locations.
"By categorizing hotels under infrastructure for the first time, the tourism and hospitality sectors will receive a significant enhancement. These industries play a vital role in job creation,"
he mentioned.
The Prime Minister reiterated that India is advancing with the philosophy of "Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi (Development and Heritage together)."
He emphasized initiatives like the 'Gyan Bharatam Mission' and the 'National Digital Repository' as essential steps in safeguarding India’s rich heritage while promoting its modern infrastructure.
