Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, recently hinted that the Central Government may emphasize on the welfare of youth, women, farmers and the poor in the Interim Budget ahead of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled this year.
Speaking at an event organized by the Hindu College, Nirmala Sitharaman said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently mentioned these target groups – youth, women, farmers, and the poor, and said the government aims to uplift these groups without considering caste, community, or religion.
“…yuva, women, those who give us the food security, good farmers, and then the unfortunate poor, who still need some more support for them to get uplifted. So, ( focus on ) just these four groups, everything will be focused towards their betterment,” the Finance Minister said.
The union minister also highlighted the government’s efforts to enhance skilling, improve agricultural tools, and provide healthcare and other benefits to citizens. “Make sure everybody who’s actually eligible to get those should get it and equally make sure that every local talent, every product that comes out should also find a market should also find local access to markets,” the Finance Minister added.
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