Union Budget 2024: 9 Key Focus Areas for Agriculture, Jobs, and More

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlines key areas in the Union Budget 2024 to 25. Here are the 9 key focus areas:

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Productivity and Resilience in Agriculture

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Employment and Skill Development

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Inclusive Human Resource Development

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Social Justice

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Urban Development

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Energy Security

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Building and Upgrading Infrastructure

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Innovation, Research, and Development

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Next Generation Reforms

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