Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, along with Ministers of State Dr Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad and Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, held a crucial meeting with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan prior to the Interim Budget meeting. The meeting also included the presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Finance.
During the meeting, President Murmu extended her best wishes to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team for the upcoming Union Budget. The discussions likely centred around the economic landscape, fiscal policies, and the government’s vision for the upcoming financial year.
The tradition of meeting the President before presenting the Union Budget is a customary practice that allows the Finance Minister to share key highlights and insights with the Head of State. It is also an opportunity for the President to offer words of encouragement and convey expectations for the fiscal roadmap ahead.
The Union Budget, a comprehensive document outlining the government’s financial plans and priorities, is not only a fiscal roadmap but also a reflection of the nation’s economic aspirations.
The President of India ‘X’ account has shared these words on the platform – “Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman along with Ministers of State Dr Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad and Shri Pankaj Chaudhary and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting the Union Budget. President Murmu extended her best wishes to the Union Finance Minister.”
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