Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), has hailed the Budget as a progressive one for common man and workers. In a statement, INTUC has said that the finance minister has taken the concerns of these groups into account.
INTUC spokespeople reiterated that this Budget has been the best one so far when it comes to overall development and economic growth. It is a well-balanced Budget that takes into account all sections of society, they said.
For promoting industrial growth, the FM has announced measures for small scale industries and by removing excise duties, an INTUC statement said while adding that he has paved the way for their future development. Similarly, loan waiver and relief scheme for agricultural loans shows the concern for Indian farmers. This was a much-needed step considering some of the unfortunate incidences that have occurred in the past.
INTUC said that the announcement of 16 new universities, more investment in ITIs, setting up of two schools of planning and architecture and other such measures will go a long way towards upgrading the worker skill level in the country. Further, the announcement of Rs 30,000 insurance for below the poverty line (BPL) family members is a welcome step. Allocation of Rs 38,000 crore for poor people housing is also a much-needed step. The FM also announced that the rest of the amount will be available at 4% interest rates that are much less than the present market rates. This will strengthen the social security net in the country and will assure better standards of living for a number of citizens who need it the most.
INTUC spokespeople reiterated that this Budget has been the best one so far when it comes to overall development and economic growth. It is a well-balanced Budget that takes into account all sections of society, they said.
For promoting industrial growth, the FM has announced measures for small scale industries and by removing excise duties, an INTUC statement said while adding that he has paved the way for their future development. Similarly, loan waiver and relief scheme for agricultural loans shows the concern for Indian farmers. This was a much-needed step considering some of the unfortunate incidences that have occurred in the past.
INTUC said that the announcement of 16 new universities, more investment in ITIs, setting up of two schools of planning and architecture and other such measures will go a long way towards upgrading the worker skill level in the country. Further, the announcement of Rs 30,000 insurance for below the poverty line (BPL) family members is a welcome step. Allocation of Rs 38,000 crore for poor people housing is also a much-needed step. The FM also announced that the rest of the amount will be available at 4% interest rates that are much less than the present market rates. This will strengthen the social security net in the country and will assure better standards of living for a number of citizens who need it the most.
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