New Delhi: Newly appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian economy will become 3 trillion in the current year while presenting the first General Budget of the second term of the Narendra Modi government on Friday.
"It took us over 55 years to reach $1 trillion dollar economy. But when the hearts are filled with hope, trust & aspiration, we in just 5 years, added $1 trillions," Sitharaman said.
Speaking on the occassion, Sitharaman said the government provided rejuvenated centre-state dynamic, cooperative federalism, GST Council and a strident commitment to fiscal discipline and set the ball rolling for New India.
The Finance Minister said the recent election was charged with brimming home and desire for a bright and stable New India.
"Voter turnout was highest; every section came to stamp their approval for a performing Government," she said.
"The people of India have validated their two goals for our country's future, national security and economic growth," she added.
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