DEHRADUN, Feb. 3 -- Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a budget that has provided significant relief to the common people by increasing the Income Tax limit to 12 lakh, said Rekha Arya, Sports Minister of Uttarakhand.

The budget also announces a new scheme for SC-ST women, under which women who are becoming entrepreneurs for the first time will be able to avail term loans of up to Rs 2 crore, enabling them to start their businesses. This initiative aims to promote women empowerment and entrepreneurship. It will significantly contribute to the empowerment of SC and ST women in the state.

The Central budget also includes plans to develop 50 new tourist destinat...