Seeking advice from citizens, PM Modi invites suggestions for upcoming Union Budget

New Delhi, January 8: Known for connecting with the masses, the NDA government has always sought people’s advice and interest in creating decisions for the country. Likewise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought advice from 130 crore Indian for Union Budget 2020. In order to make the Union Budget-making process participative and inclusive, the Ministry of Finance has sought inputs from citizens for the last several years. This year too, the Ministry is forward to hearing suggestions for the Union Budget which will be presented in the Parliament in the upcoming session.

 

Informing about the same, PM Modi in a tweet posted, “The Union Budget represents the aspirations of 130 crore Indians and lays out the path towards India’s development. I invite you all to share your ideas and suggestions for this year’s Budget on MyGov.”

My GovIndia recently tweeted saying. "@FinMinIndia looks forward to your suggestions for the #UnionBudget2020 which will be presented in the Parliament in the upcoming session. Share your valuable ideas in the field of #Farmers, #Education & others."

As per MyGov website, "Citizens from all walks of life are welcome to be a part of this democratic exercise. You can submit your suggestions either directly in the comments box or attach a PDF document. We seek your valuable ideas to continue the tradition of the Union Budget incorporating the citizens’ aspirations." In order to submit the suggestions, users are required to use hashtags like #IncomeTax #Finance #Farmers #Agriculture #Health #Education #Environment #WaterConservation #GST #Employment #Entrepreneurship #Railways #Infrastructure #Others with respective suggestions.

Twitter users are responding to the move and giving suggestions on Twitter. One user replied to MyGov tweet saying, "Industry: MSMEs are harassed by inspector raj, environmental clearance, licenses. Give self-declaration. Allow purchase of land by Industries themselves. Ask Amazon/Reliance, etc to start their own farming for their stores or buy directly from farmers without middlemen."

Another user suggested, "Sir, defence forces personal may please be exempted of Income Tax. Within one posting they shift houses two to three times temporary house on arrival then permanent house and then separated family accommodation. Their household is run at two to three places." It is worth mentioning that the last date for submissions on this forum is 20th January 2020.