{"id":33010,"date":"2025-02-02T08:51:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T08:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=33010"},"modified":"2025-02-02T08:51:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T08:51:35","slug":"a-budget-bringing-prosperity-to-every-household-deputy-cm-eknath-shindes-response-to-the-union-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=33010","title":{"rendered":"A Budget Bringing Prosperity to Every Household \u2013 Deputy CM Eknath Shinde&#8217;s Response to the Union Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Modi Government Offers Major Relief to the Middle Class Nationwide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumbai : Deputy Chief Minister <strong>Eknath Shinde<\/strong> hailed the newly announced <strong>Union Budget<\/strong> as one that brings prosperity to every household. He stated that the budget creates a sense of <strong>festivity and joy<\/strong> across homes, as the <strong>income tax exemption limit has been raised to \u20b912 lakh<\/strong>, offering significant relief to the common people. He remarked that this year&#8217;s budget feels like a <strong>windfall<\/strong>, benefiting households across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Modi government has made an <strong>unprecedented decision<\/strong> in income tax history, providing immense relief to <strong>millions of middle-class citizens<\/strong> by making annual incomes up to <strong>\u20b912 lakh tax-free<\/strong> and increasing the <strong>standard deduction limit to \u20b975,000<\/strong>. These <strong>revolutionary reforms in the new tax system<\/strong> will greatly benefit the <strong>middle class and economically weaker sections<\/strong> across India, Shinde emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presenting the <strong>eighth Union Budget<\/strong>, Finance Minister <strong>Nirmala Sitharaman<\/strong> outlined a <strong>roadmap for a developed India<\/strong>, realizing Prime Minister <strong>Narendra Modi&#8217;s vision<\/strong>. The significant <strong>income tax relaxations<\/strong> empower the <strong>middle class, poor, and economically weaker sections<\/strong>, reaffirming their <strong>crucial role in the nation&#8217;s progress<\/strong>, according to Shinde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The budget also places <strong>special emphasis on women and farmers<\/strong>, <strong>advances in artificial intelligence<\/strong>, <strong>job creation<\/strong>, and <strong>steps toward self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat)<\/strong>, ensuring <strong>inclusive development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In her budget speech, the <strong>Finance Minister introduced a new Income Tax Bill<\/strong>, streamlining the tax system for greater ease and fairness. The decision to <strong>exempt incomes up to \u20b912 lakh from taxation<\/strong> is a <strong>major relief for middle-class taxpayers<\/strong>, Shinde added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Key Tax Relief Measures Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Raising the TDS exemption limit on house rent<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increasing the TDS limit for senior citizens to \u20b91 lakh<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extending the tax refund claim period to four years<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinde expressed confidence that these measures would <strong>ease the financial burden on taxpayers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Dhanadhanya Krishi Yojana<\/strong> is expected to <strong>bring prosperity to farmers<\/strong>, with <strong>higher credit limits for Kisan Credit Cards<\/strong> and <strong>increased use of technology in agriculture<\/strong>, leading to <strong>higher-quality yields<\/strong>. The government has also increased <strong>credit limits for startups<\/strong> and <strong>simplified capital access for MSMEs<\/strong>, providing them with essential support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women from <strong>backward communities<\/strong> will benefit from <strong>new self-employment and entrepreneurship schemes<\/strong>, while skill development programs will help them <strong>achieve financial independence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The budget also includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Expansion of IITs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Three AI research centers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A strong focus on youth skill development<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Broadband connectivity in all government secondary schools and primary health centers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50 lakh Atal Tinkering Labs in schools<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These initiatives will <strong>ensure modern technology reaches every corner of the country<\/strong>. The <strong>Urban Challenge Fund<\/strong> will support rapid urbanization and infrastructure development, while the <strong>UDAN scheme\u2019s expansion will improve air connectivity in smaller cities<\/strong> over the next decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;Heal in India&#8221; initiative<\/strong> will boost <strong>medical tourism<\/strong>, attracting more international patients, particularly to <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong>. Shinde also highlighted that the <strong>Ease of Doing Business reforms<\/strong> will encourage investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the <strong>exemption of customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs, including cancer medications<\/strong>, will make essential treatments more affordable for the poor. The <strong>addition of 10,000 medical seats<\/strong> will expand opportunities for students pursuing medical education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinde concluded that this <strong>budget lays the foundation for a prosperous, self-reliant, and developed India<\/strong>, ensuring economic <strong>growth and welfare for all sections of society<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modi Government Offers Major Relief to the Middle Class Nationwide Mumbai : Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hailed the newly announced Union Budget as one that brings prosperity to every household. 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