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Govt depts to add over 140,000 jobs by March 2021: Union Budget
Over 1.4 lakh jobs are estimated to be created between March 2019 and March 2021 in various central government departments, according to the Union Budget presented on Monday.
 "Govt depts to add over 140,000 jobs by March 2021: Union Budget")
Security forces guarding Pak, China receive enhanced funds in Budget
The central security forces guarding the India-Pakistan, Sino-Indian and other frontiers have received an increased amount of funds amid tension with India's western and northern neighbours.
 "Security forces guarding Pak, China receive enhanced funds in Budget")
GIFT to Gujarat: Can the state become the next Ireland of aircraft leasing?
Companies already enjoy a 10-year tax holiday on income and profit in GIFT. Sitharaman's proposal to not tax capital gains incomes could further sweeten the deal for those wanting to exit Ireland
 "GIFT to Gujarat: Can the state become the next Ireland of aircraft leasing?")
Budget 2021: Vehicle scrappage policy to help commercial vehicle makers
Auto industry says move will largely impact sale of commercial vehicles like buses and trucks but is unlikely to give a fillip to sale of personal vehicles
 "Budget 2021: Vehicle scrappage policy to help commercial vehicle makers")
Bharat Biotech hails Rs 35,000 cr budget allocation for Covid vaccination
The indigenous Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin and Oxford's Covishield are being produced in the country
 "Bharat Biotech hails Rs 35,000 cr budget allocation for Covid vaccination")
Enhanced Rs 1.18 trillion outlay for highways, projects to speed up: FM
Sitharaman on Monday said execution of flagship highways corridors as well as projects are bound to speed up
 "Enhanced Rs 1.18 trillion outlay for highways, projects to speed up: FM")
Govt to launch Jal Jeevan Mission for tap water connections in urban areas
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced that the Jal Jeevan Mission (urban) will be launched
 "Govt to launch Jal Jeevan Mission for tap water connections in urban areas")
Disinvestment of Air India, Pawan Hans to be completed in 2021-22: FM
FM said in her budget speech that the disinvestment of Air India and Pawan Hans would be completed in 2021-22
 "Disinvestment of Air India, Pawan Hans to be completed in 2021-22: FM")
Interest earned on PF contributions above Rs 2.5 lakh to be taxable: Budget
Employers who delay the deposit of workers' share of social security contributions like employees' provident fund will not be able to claim the amount as deduction from their income
 "Interest earned on PF contributions above Rs 2.5 lakh to be taxable: Budget")
Budgetary allocation for tourism ministry slashed by 19% to Rs 2,026 crore
The budget has allocated Rs 1088.03 crore for development of tourism infrastructure
 "Budgetary allocation for tourism ministry slashed by 19% to Rs 2,026 crore")
Budget 2021: Many positives for mfg sector and CVs, says Ashok Leyland MD
Lauds road infra thrust, scrappage policy among other announcements
 "Budget 2021: Many positives for mfg sector and CVs, says Ashok Leyland MD")
Full text of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech in LS
Here is the full text of the Budget speech of FM Sitharaman in Lok Sabha
 "Full text of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech in LS")
Budget 2021: Full text of the memorandum of the Finance Bill tabled in LS
Here is the full text of the memorandum of the Finance Bill as tabled in Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Budget 2021: Full text of the memorandum of the Finance Bill tabled in LS")
Budget proposals for start-ups to boost 'ease of doing business'
The union government has decided to extend tax holiday claim for start-ups by one more year
 "Budget proposals for start-ups to boost 'ease of doing business'")
Subsidy bill nears Rs 6 trn in FY21 on extra free foodgrain distribution
On Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented revised numbers of major subsidies
 "Subsidy bill nears Rs 6 trn in FY21 on extra free foodgrain distribution")
Govt proposes Rs 3.05 trn scheme to revive power distribution companies
The FM also proposed a framework to provide electricity consumers option to choose from service providers
 "Govt proposes Rs 3.05 trn scheme to revive power distribution companies")
Budget 2021: Govt raises import duty on parts of mobile phones, chargers
The import duty on PCBA for making any charger is proposed to be raised to 15 per cent
 "Budget 2021: Govt raises import duty on parts of mobile phones, chargers")
Women and Child Development Ministry's budget hiked by 16 per cent
A sum of Rs 24,435 crore has been set aside for the Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry for the next fiscal
 "Women and Child Development Ministry's budget hiked by 16 per cent")
Budget 2021 will usher in new era of inclusive growth in India: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Union Budget for 2021-22 is "unprecedented" in many ways, it will usher in a new era of inclusive growth and prosperity
 "Budget 2021 will usher in new era of inclusive growth in India: Rajnath")
FM announces key takeaways for education sector in Union Budget 2021
More than 15,000 schools will be 'qualitatively strengthened' under the National Education Policy (NEP)
 "FM announces key takeaways for education sector in Union Budget 2021")
