Budget finely balances growth & fiscal consolidation: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Rajya Sabha that the Budget balanced growth, employment, capital investment, and fiscal consolidation while supporting cooperative federalism. She defended the Agnipath scheme, noted improved financial conditions in J&K, and addressed criticisms on NEET exams. Sitharaman highlighted the Budget’s role in making India attractive for manufacturing and boosting growth and employment.