Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presents the Narendra Modi government's first budget. Here are the highlights:<br />1. Two years of sub-five per cent growth has led to challenges to the economy<br />2. Green shoots of recovery seen in global economy<br />3. Slow decision making has resulted in loss of opportunity<br /><br />4. We look forward lower level of inflation<br />5. Will usher in policy regime that will usher in higher growth, low inflation<br />6. Aim to achieve 7-8 per cent economic growth rate in next 3-4 years<br />7. Will leave no stone unturned to create a vibrant India<br />8. Budget proposes Plan expenditure of Rs 5,75,000 crore for current ficsal<br />9. Anti-poverty programmes will be targeted well.<br />10. We need to revive growth particularly in manufacturing sector and infrastructure<br />11. There is urgent need to generate more resources<br />12. Should we allow economy to suffer because of indecisiveness and populism<br />13. Task before us is challenging<br />14: We must continue to be watchful of CAD<br /> 15. Target of 4.1 per cent fiscal deficit is daunting but accepting it as a challenge<br />16. Finance Minister emphasizes on fiscal prudence, need to generate more resources.<br />17. Iraq crisis having impact on oil prices<br />18. We must address the problem of black money fully<br />19. We must take bold steps to enhance economic activity<br />20. Expenditure Management Commission will be constituted to look at expenditure reforms<br /><br /><br />For More information on this news visit : http://www.newsx.com/<br />Connect with us on Social platform at : http://www.facebook.com/newsxonline<br />Subscribe to our YouTube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/newsxlive
