The Union Finance Minister presented the Union Budget 2024-25 on July 23. Among a slew of announcements made, let's take a look at what the Budget has in store for the middle class and did it tick all the boxes. Watch the video to find out.

The Union Finance Minister presented the Union Budget 2024-25 on July 23. Among a slew of announcements made, let's take a look at what the Budget has in store for the middle class

Union Budget 2024: What does it offer the middle class?

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Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh posted on X a cartoon representation on X which read: "All new A.C.R.O.N.Y.M MANTRALAYA - Administrative Commission for Renaming Old Schemes -- New Yet Meaningless".
"The PM is suffering from a case of acute acronym-itis," Ramesh said in his post accompanying the cartoon.
His dig came a day after the passage of two bills in Parliament with catchy acronyms -- Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill and the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill.
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During the brief session with 15 sittings, key Bills were passed, including the one to open up the civil nuclear sector for private companies.
Another Bill to replace the MNREGA with a new law  the VB-G RAM G Bill  assuring 125 days of guaranteed jobs for rural India was passed amid opposition protests on Thursday, including tearing of papers.
The House also took up two debates  on 150 years of Vande Matram and election reforms  which witnessed a politically charged atmosphere.
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As soon as the House met for the day, Speaker Om Birla adjourned Lok Sabha sine die (for an indefinite period).
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In its pre-Budget recommendations to the government, NATHEALTH said it outlined a roadmap to strengthen healthcare delivery, foster innovation, and expand insurance and preventive coverage.
The recommendations call for a balanced mix of fiscal support, structural reforms, and public-private collaboration to build a robust, future-ready health system, it said in a statement.
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Union Budget 2024: What does it offer the middle class?

The Union Finance Minister presented the Union Budget 2024-25 on July 23. Among a slew of announcements made, let's take a look at what the Budget has in store for the middle class and did it tick all the boxes. Watch the video to find out.

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