During her press conference, the Finance Minister spotlighted significant announcements outlined in the Interim Budget:
– Expansion of PM AWAS Yojana to accommodate an additional 2 crore homes.
– Initiative for housing aimed at the middle class.
– Introduction of rooftop solar power generation for at least 300 units.
– Augmentation of the target for Lakhpati Didi.
– Empowerment and preparation of MSMEs for global growth and competition.
– Special focus on the Eastern region, including Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh.
– Commitment to implementing next-generation reforms.
– Development of three major railway corridors, with an addition of 40,000 coaches to match the standards of Vande Bharat.
– Emphasis on urbanization, particularly through metro projects and the NaMo Bharat initiative.
– Allocation of a corpus of Rs. 1 lakh crore for Research and Innovation.
– Stimulus to boost tourism.
