Nirmala Sitharaman, the finance minister, made the following remarks when unveiling the Budget 2023 on Wednesday: “We envision an inclusive, prosperous India where everyone enjoys the benefits of development. This budget aims to expand upon the framework established by the previous one and the plan established for India@100.
“The future of the Indian economy is bright and it is now developing in the right direction. She pointed out that India’s position in the world is strengthening as a result of its state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and proactive strategy in frontier areas.
In her speech, she said, “This Budget lays a futuristic ‘Amrit Kaal’ for women, youth and marginalised communities, big public investment for infrastructure guided by PM Gati Shakti, productivity enhancement, energy transition and climate action and financing of investments.”
“Our vision for the Amrit Kaal includes a technology-driven and knowledge-based economy, with strong public finances and a robust financial sector. To achieve this ‘janbhagidari’ through ‘sabka saath, sabka prayaas’ is essential,” the finance minister said.
In 2021, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi used the term “Amrit Kaal” for the first time during the 75th Independence Day celebrations. He used Ãmrit Kaal while laying out a new roadmap for India for the next 25 yearsAmrit Kaal aims at bettering the lives of Indians and bridging the development gap between villages and cities. It also aims to usher in the latest technology and digitization and reduce government interference in public life.