Modi secures third term; 2024 Union Budget outlines health, agriculture and digital reforms
Politics · 04 Sept 2026 · Source: Internet
The BJP won a decisive majority in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and the subsequent Union Budget highlighted flagship schemes in health, agriculture and digital infrastructure.
The 2024 general elections concluded with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) winning 353 seats, granting Prime Minister Narendra Modi a third consecutive term and reinforcing the government's mandate to pursue its development agenda.
The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized a Rs 2.5 lakh crore allocation for the National Health Mission, a 30% increase in credit for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, and a Rs 1.2 lakh crore outlay for expanding 5G and fiber optic networks across rural India.
Key policy initiatives such as the "Digital India 2.0" program aim to integrate e-governance in all state services, while the "Green India" component seeks to plant 10 crore trees by 2030, reflecting the government's focus on sustainable development.