‘We shall leave no stone unturned in creating a vibrant India’
Budget 2014: Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: AP)
New Delhi: Presenting his maiden Union Budget on Thursday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, “We will allocate Rs 500 crore for solar power projects. We will take up solar power projects in Rajasthan, Ladakh. We require additional 15,000 km of gas pipelines under PPP."
"We will resolve existing impasse in the coal sector. We also aim to unlock dead investments in coal, power sectors," Jaitley added.
Meanwhile, Jailtey said that India’s domestic manufacturing is still at nascent stage and manufacturing units will be allowed to sell their products through retail and e-commerce.
Reviving growth in manufacturing was top priority, he added.
"We will try to meet the fiscal deficit target set for us,” said Jaitley.
( Source : dc )
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