Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared... ... Union Budget 2024 Live Update

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared during her budget address for 2024–25 that a sizeable amount of Rs. 2.66 lakh crore has been set aside for the development of rural areas, including the improvement of rural infrastructure.

It is anticipated that this allotment will greatly enhance the standard of living and economic prospects in rural areas throughout the nation.

The Finance Minister also unveiled a bold plan to expand the PM Awas Yojana to include the construction of three crore new homes. These homes will be built in both rural and urban locations, offering many people access to inexpensive housing.