Good economics is quiet and good economists stand behind the results of their policies. This year, while presenting the interim Budget for 2024-25, the Hon’ble Finance Minister (FM) chose to use a bullhorn. FM: Every year, under PM-KISAN SAMMAN Yojana, direct financial assistance is provided to 11.8 crore farmers, including marginal and small farmers. FM: PM Mudra Yojana has sanctioned 43 crore loans aggregating Rs 22.5 lakh crore for entrepreneurial aspirations of our youth. Fact: The doubling in 9 years (Rs 30,627 crore to Rs 64,902 crore) is in current rupee prices.

Source: Indian Express February 11, 2024 02:40 UTC