Highlights

In a major paradigm shift in its policy, the Modi Government's 3rd Budget focused more on agriculture, social sector and rural development to counter a hostile opposition, which dubbed it as 'pro-poor'. MGNREGA sector got a big boost with…

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu focuses on fulfillment of promises made in the past and highlighted the work done in the last year. Railways have a saving of Rs 8,720 crore from previous budget estimates. Contrary to the expectations,…

The following are the highlights of the Railway Budget for 2016-17 presented by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in the Lok Sabha on Thursday: * IRCTC to begin marriage catering service in phased manner * New R&D organisation to be…

New Delhi, Feb 25: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu began presenting his ministry's budget for the next fiscal year in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, promising to address the issues concerning all stakeholders -- citizens, employees and industry,…

Keeping passenger fares unchanged, Minister Suresh Prabhu presented his maiden Railway budget Thursday, promising to balance passenger needs and long-term interests of the organisation to benchmark it globally on quality, safety and reach.…