India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her budget speech on Sunday that the financial planning and focus of the Narendra Modi government is based on three kartavya or duties.

"Our government's 'sankalp' (vow) is to focus on our poor, underprivileged and the disadvantaged. To deliver on this sankalp, and given that this is the first budget prepared in Kartavya Bhawan, we are inspired by three kartavya (responsibilities or duties)," she said.

"Our first kartavya is to accelerate and sustain economic growth, by enhancing productivity and competitiveness, and building resilience to volatile global dynamics."

She added, "Our second kartavya is to fulfil aspirations of our people and build their capacity, making t...