Budget

Social sector spending declined as a share of total expenditure, health spending has stagnated, growth has slowed in key sub-sectors, and central scheme allocations remain low.

Budget 2025 | Only 7% households, on average, have worked the full 100 days guaranteed under the programme, while wages remain low and allocations are not keeping pace.

Budget 2024 is more than numbers; it reflects political pressures and strategic alignments. Discover how Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget reveals BJP's political manoeuvres, job creation promises, and controversial regional allocations.