TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ PM Narendra Modi said that the Budget would provide an impetus to infrastructure, strength to the financial system and a big boost to development. “It is my belief that the Budget will carry forward the development agenda of the government, generate a new climate of confidence and help the nation to scale new heights,” said Modi, congratulating Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for presenting an “Uttam (excellent) Budget” which is “devoted to strengthening the hands of the poor and empowering them.”
“This is the future of our new generation. This is the future of our farmers,” he said, adding that the aim of his government is to “double the income of farmers”. He defined “future” as F for farmer, U for underprivileged, T for transparency, technology upgradation, U for urban rejuvenation, R for rural development and E for employment, entrepreneurship.
Underlining the government’s commitment to eliminate corruption and black money, he said: “Political funding has always been a matter of discussion. Political parties are always under the scanner in this regard. The new scheme by the Finance Minister related to political funding is along the lines of the hopes and aspirations of the people in our fight against black money.” He said the comprehensive package on digital economy would curb tax evasion.
