New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Union Budget 2022-23 has been presented with a vision for the next 20-25 years for the country.
The minister, while participating in a post-Budget interaction with the Trade and Industry in the national capital, said that this year’s Union budget stands for continuity and gives an impetus for investment on infrastructure, reported news agency IANS.
The members of the Industry and Trade Associations attended the interactive session and covered an array of issues in key sectors of the economy as well as the nuances of the tax policy.
“The budget stresses upon use of technology and digitisation of economy along with strengthening the support system in healthcare post-COVID,” the finance minister said.
According to the minister, this budget has placed thought on helping children in bridging the gap that has widened due to education loss during the pandemic.
“The loss of education faced by the children over the past two years has been addressed in 2022-23 Union budget to bridge that gap,” she said.
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