Category Archives: Budget FY 2017-18

Legislative reforms to be undertaken to Simplify, Rationalize and Amalgamate the existing Labour Laws The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that the Government is keen on fostering a conducive labour environment wherein labour rights are protected and harmonious labour relations… Read More »

A System of measuring Annual Learning Outcome will be Introduced The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today  proposed  to introduce a system of measuring annual learning outcome in our schools. He  said that  emphasis will be given on science education and flexibility… Read More »

Innovative Fund for Secondary Education to Encourage Local Innovation The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today proposed  to create innovative fund for secondary education for ensuring universal access, gender parity and quality improvement. Delivering his Budget Speech, the Finance Minister said this… Read More »

Reforms will be undertaken in UGC; Good Quality Institutions would be enabled to have greater Administrative and Academic Autonomy The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that in higher education, the Government will undertake reforms in the UGC. Good quality institutions… Read More »

“SWAYAM” Platform will be launched to leverage Information Technology The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that the Government proposes to leverage information technology and launch SWAYAM Platform with at least 350 online courses. In his Budget Speech, the Finance Minister… Read More »

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras to be extended to all over the Country “SANKALP” for Livelihood Promotion Programme to be Launched at a cost of Rs. 4000 Crores The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that the Government proposes to extend the… Read More »

National Testing Agency for Entrance Examinations in Higher Education Institutions The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that the Government proposes to establish a National Testing Agency as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct all entrance examinations for… Read More »

Next Phase of Strive to be Launched at a Cost of Rs. 2200 Crore Special scheme for creating Employment in Leather and Footwear Industries Five special Tourism Zones to be set-up in States Incredible India 2.O campaign to be launched across the world The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley while… Read More »