New Delhi: The Narendra Modi-led government presented its last budget before the 2024 general elections on Wednesday (February 1). Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during her presentation, called the budget the 'Saptarishi' budget with 7 important points. Seven sectors have been given priority this year.


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In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan will analyse the Union Budget 2023 and what it means for the country and its citizens. Here's a look at the key announcements made by FM Sitharaman:



 


As a relief to middle-class Indians, the government has increased the exemption limit on income tax to Rs 7 lakh.


In addition, the government has extended the Garib Kalyan Free Food Scheme for another year.


38,800 teachers will be recruited for Eklavya schools in tribal areas. A fund of Rs 15,000 crore will also be released for the development of tribal villages. A savings scheme for women has been launched in which women will get 7.5 per cent interest on savings of Rs 2 lakh. Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, will be made available for a two-year period up to March 2025. Three Centres of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence will be built in big institutions to take Digital India into a new era.


While medicines, mobile phones, and LED TVs will get cheaper, cigarettes, tires, electric chimneys for kitchens, foreign bicycles, and toys will get more expensive.