Page 17 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Budget 2022: Sitharaman says RBI to launch digital cryptocurrency
India's central bank has voiced 'serious concerns' around private cryptocurrencies on the grounds that these may cause financial instability
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Spectrum auctions in 2022 to facilitate roll-out of 5G services: FM
The government will conduct a spectrum auction this year, which will facilitate the roll-out of 5G services by private telecom operators during the financial year 2022-23, Finance Minister said
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FM proposes to issue sovereign green bonds to mobilise resources
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed to issue sovereign green bonds to mobilise resources as part of the government's borrowing programme
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FM Sitharaman proposes battery swapping policy for EV charging stations
She also announced the introduction of modern building by-laws
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Govt committed to reduce imports in defense sector: FM Sitharaman
The government is committed to reduce imports and promote self-reliance in the defence sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday
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Spectrum auction to be conducted for 5G rollout by 2022-23: Sitharaman
In her Union Budget 2022-23 speech, she also said voluntary exit for corporates will be cut down to 6 months from 2 years
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'Additional allocation of Rs 19,500 cr for solar modules under PLI scheme'
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said Rs 19,500 crore additional allocation under the PLI scheme for manufacturing high efficiency solar modules has been made
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PLI scheme may generate 6 million jobs in next 5 years: FM Sitharaman
Presenting the Union Budget 2022-23, her fourth budget to date, she said that the PLI schemes have received tremendous response
 "PLI scheme may generate 6 million jobs in next 5 years: FM Sitharaman")
100 PM Gati Shakti Cargo terminals to be developed in 3 years: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that 100 cargo terminals will be developed during the next three years under the PM Gati Shakti master plan.
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Govt to promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free natural farming in 2022-23: FM
Presenting the Budget 2022-23 in Parliament, Sitharaman said the inclusive development is one of the four priorities of the government moving forward
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Budget 2022: New scheme for North East to be launched, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed to launch a new scheme PM Development Initiative for North East, to promote the growth of the region.
150,000 post offices in India to be connected to core banking system: FM
All 150,000 post offices will be connected to the core banking system that will enable people to access their account online and also transfer money within post office accounts and to other banks
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Natural farming will be promoted along Ganga river corridor: FM
In her Budget Speech 2022-23, she also informed that two lakh anganwadis will be upgraded for improving child health
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Scheduled commercial banks to set up 75 digital banks in 75 districts: FM
Scheduled commercial banks will set up 75 digital banks in 75 districts to encourage digital payments, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday
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Budget 2022: ECLGS scheme to be extended till Mar 2023, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed to further extend the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) till March 2023, with an expanded guarantee cover of Rs 5 lakh crore.
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Digital university to be set up to provide education: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed to set up a digital university to provide education that will be built on a hub and spoke model
Rs 6,000-cr programme to rate MSMEs to be rolled out in 5 yrs: Sitharaman
As part of initiatives to promote digital infrastructure, a desh stack e-portal will be launched, she noted in her presentation of the Union Budget for 2022-23
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Budget 2022: 400 new Vande Bharat trains to be introduced, says FM
She also said that a rationalised scheme to increase domestic oilseed production will be brought in to cut down imports
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National Highways to be expanded by 25,000 km in 2022-23: FM
She also said multimodal logistic parks will also be set up in 2022-23
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Budget 2022: FM unveils plan to fire economic engines to sustain recovery
Sitharaman said her budget proposals will directly benefit the country's youth, women, farmers, as well as public and private investment
