On July 23, 2024, Hon’ble Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the first Budget of the current government. The Budget aims to lay out the roadmap for pursuit of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) with major focus on youth, farmer, the poor and on women empowerment. In line with the strategy set out in the interim budget, this Budget envisages sustained efforts on nine priorities or the ‘Navaratna’ for generating opportunities in the areas of agriculture, employment, skilling infrastructure, innovation and research & development.