The Lok Sabha recently approved approximately Rs 140 lakh crore in expenditure demands for various ministries of the central government, marking a significant step towards finalizing the Budget for 2024-25. This decision, which constitutes two-thirds of the legislative approvals required for the full budget, demonstrates progress in financial planning and allocation.
During the lower house’s discussions, demands for grants and the Appropriation (No 2) Bill 2024 were approved, enabling the government to utilize specified amounts from the Consolidated Fund of India for the financial year 2024-25. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha initiated discussions on demands for grants for additional ministries and the Finance Bill.
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