Budget aims to position India as a global leader in maritime innovation: Minister Sonowal

The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by PM Modi and FM Sitharaman, focuses on maritime innovation, job creation, economic growth, and shipping reforms. It includes MSMEs, cruise tourism, shipbuilding, GST simplification, MAKV 2047, inclusive banking, Northeast development, Assam flood management, Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan, heavy engineering, and boosts agriculture benefiting 'Annadata'.