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== Background== | == Background== | ||
There was huge speculation that government may increase tax rates to decrease its fiscal deficit so, there was a dip in [[BSE Sensex]] after touching the 50,000 marks other than that many economic journals also suggested introducing a new tax on High net worth individuals. The demand in the Indian | There was huge speculation that government may increase tax rates to decrease its fiscal deficit so, there was a dip in [[BSE Sensex]] after touching the 50,000 marks other than that many economic journals also suggested introducing a new tax on High net worth individuals. The demand in the Indian market was low and the unemployment rate was very high so, the Budget has to Increase both the demand and new jobs.{{cn|date=June 2021}} | ||
== Significant Announcement == | == Significant Announcement == | ||
=== Healthcare === | === Healthcare === | ||
For healthcare, the allocated budget was increased by 137%, from {{INRConvert|94452|c}} to {{INRConvert|220000|c}}. The budget proposes a program and scheme sponsored by Central Government called PM Aatmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana was announced, which would focus on development of healthcare and establishing new institutions that would work in the field of detection and cure from new diseases. Around {{INRConvert|64180|c}} would be spent spanning for 6 years in this program. <ref name="TOIkey">{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/budget-2021-nirmala-sitharaman-highlights-two-key-features/articleshow/80632108.cms | title=Budget 2021: Nirmala Sitharaman highlights infra, health as two key features | publisher=Times of India | date=1 February 2021 | accessdate=4 February 2021}}</ref> | For healthcare, the allocated budget was increased by 137%, from {{INRConvert|94452|c}} to {{INRConvert|220000|c}}. The budget proposes a program and scheme sponsored by Central Government called PM Aatmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana was announced, which would focus on development of healthcare and establishing new institutions that would work in the field of detection and cure from new diseases, including the [[National Institution for One Health]]. Around {{INRConvert|64180|c}} would be spent spanning for 6 years in this program.<ref name="TOIkey">{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/budget-2021-nirmala-sitharaman-highlights-two-key-features/articleshow/80632108.cms | title=Budget 2021: Nirmala Sitharaman highlights infra, health as two key features | publisher=Times of India | date=1 February 2021 | accessdate=4 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Deshpande|first=Chaitanya|date=3 February 2021|title=With Rs 200 crore for NIOH, Nagpur set for another national institution|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/with-rs-200cr-for-nioh-city-set-for-another-natl-institution/articleshow/80659217.cms|access-date=2021-06-04|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
==Others == | ==Others == | ||
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| Submitted | 1 February 2021 |
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| Submitted by | Nirmala Sitharaman (Minister of Finance) |
| Submitted to | Parliament of India |
| Presented | 1 February 2021 |
| Passed | 17 March 2021 |
| Parliament | 17th (Lok Sabha) |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Finance minister | Nirmala Sitharaman |
| Total revenue | ₹19.76 trillion (US$230 billion)  (23.4%) |
| Total expenditures | ₹34.83 trillion (US$400 billion) (1%) |
| Tax cuts | None |
| Deficit | 6.8% |
| Website | www |
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The Union Budget of India for 2021-22 was presented by the Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on the 1st of February, 2021. The budget is the first one to be presented as paperless due to ongoing COVID pandemic.[1]
History
The Union Budget is the annual financial report of India; an estimate of income and expenditure of the government on a periodical basis. As per Article 112 of the Indian Constitution, presenting a budget is a compulsory task of the government.
Background
There was huge speculation that government may increase tax rates to decrease its fiscal deficit so, there was a dip in BSE Sensex after touching the 50,000 marks other than that many economic journals also suggested introducing a new tax on High net worth individuals. The demand in the Indian market was low and the unemployment rate was very high so, the Budget has to Increase both the demand and new jobs.[citation needed]
Significant Announcement
Healthcare
For healthcare, the allocated budget was increased by 137%, from ₹94,452 crore (US$11 billion) to ₹220,000 crore (US$25 billion). The budget proposes a program and scheme sponsored by Central Government called PM Aatmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana was announced, which would focus on development of healthcare and establishing new institutions that would work in the field of detection and cure from new diseases, including the National Institution for One Health. Around ₹64,180 crore (US$7.4 billion) would be spent spanning for 6 years in this program.[2][3]
Others
Census
Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed in her budget speech that 2021 census will be first ever digital census in India.[4] The Finance Minister allocated ₹ 3,768 crore for carrying out the census in 2021 Union budget of India.[5]
Reception
The market welcomed the budget. The BSE Sensex closed with over 5% gain, the highest gain since the "dream budget" of 1997.[6]
References
- ↑ "Union Budget 2021: Date, time, schedule and other details you should know". Business Insider. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ↑ "Budget 2021: Nirmala Sitharaman highlights infra, health as two key features". Times of India. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ↑ Deshpande, Chaitanya (3 February 2021). "With Rs 200 crore for NIOH, Nagpur set for another national institution". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ↑ "2021 census to go digital".
- ↑ "Budget 2021: Census to go digital for the first time with Rs 3,768 crore allocation".
- ↑ "Market clocks best Budget Day performance since 1997: Here's a breakdown". cnbctv18.com. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
