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Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Record 8th Union Budget

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-01T15:27:19.108183+05:30

- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget, focusing on key sectors: poor, youth, farmers, and women. - Major announcements include the Rural Prosperity & Resilience Programme, revamping PM-SVANidhi, and extending Jal Jeevan Mission until 2028. - New initiatives for youth and women, including Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme and Rs 2 crore loans for first-time women entrepreneurs. Source: [Firstpost](https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/union-budget-2025-nirmala-sitharaman-gyan-garib-yuva-annadata-nari-13858501.html), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/resources/union-budget-2025-nirmala-sitharamans-full-speech/article69167581.ece), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/nirmala-sitharaman-creates-history-presenting-her-8th-consecutive-union-budget-101738389259365.html)

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget, focusing on key sectors: poor, youth, farmers, and women.
Major announcements include the Rural Prosperity & Resilience Programme, revamping PM-SVANidhi, and extending Jal Jeevan Mission until 2028.
New initiatives for youth and women, including Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme and Rs 2 crore loans for first-time women entrepreneurs.

Source: Firstpost, The Hindu, Hindustan Times