Govt to Launch Housing Scheme for Middle Class - Sitharaman
By Rediff Money Desk, NEWDELHI Feb 01, 2024 11:47
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a housing scheme for the middle class, alongside other initiatives like rooftop solarisation and medical college development.
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New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) The government will launch a housing scheme for deserving middle class to buy or build their own houses, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.
Sitharaman, in her pre-election Budget, which is technically a vote on account and popularly termed an interim Budget, said the government will also adopt an economic approach that facilitates sustainable development and improves productivity.
She also mentioned about rooftop solarisation to ensure one crore household free electricity of up to 300 units per month, leading to household savings of Rs 15,000-18,000 annually.
The finance minister said the government will set up more medical colleges, utilising existing hospital infrastructure.
Besides, utmost attention will be paid to the development of the eastern region and its people.
Sitharaman, in her pre-election Budget, which is technically a vote on account and popularly termed an interim Budget, said the government will also adopt an economic approach that facilitates sustainable development and improves productivity.
She also mentioned about rooftop solarisation to ensure one crore household free electricity of up to 300 units per month, leading to household savings of Rs 15,000-18,000 annually.
The finance minister said the government will set up more medical colleges, utilising existing hospital infrastructure.
Besides, utmost attention will be paid to the development of the eastern region and its people.
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