A panel discussion organised by Dr Marri Chenna Reddy HRD Institute on the Union Budget argued that it’s growth-oriented and would be instrumental in making India the fastest growing economy in the world.
The panelists, including officers from the All India Services, Central Civil Services, and Military Engineer Services officers further opined that the Budget sought to leverage India’s competitive advantage in IT to strengthen all sectors of the economy.
Prof Amitabh Kundu, former Dean Social Sciences, JNU., stated that infrastructure with the highest-ever allocation of ₹7.5 lakh crore is the main focus of the public expenditure and the increase of 25,000 km in highways is a strong signal that the government is ready to take bold steps.