Boosting the agricultural sector redressed the balance. Farmers are the cornerstone of our economy. Fine-tuning this sector should be a priority. The handloom and khadi sector will hopefully benefit from increasing import duties on textiles.
And the worst?
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Will it help the economy and create jobs?
With Urjit Patel’s damning commentary on the fiscal health of our country, and the government’s inability to furnish figures on unemployment, I’m at a loss to see the big picture.
If you could make one change in the Budget, it would be…
I would triple the education Budget. This is the foundation on which we need to build the country’s future. Free education for all up to high school and scholarships for bright students beyond will change the dynamic of our nation.
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