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.

The first one: To accelerate and sustain economic growth by enhancing competitiveness. Second, to fulfil aspirations of the people. The third, to ensure that every family, community, region has access to resources, opportunities.

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"This three-fold approach requires supportive ecosystem. It is a unique, yuva shakti (youth power)-driven budget," she said in what is her ninth consecutive budget in the 12 years of Modi as PM of a BJP-led NDA regime.

She further said a "reform express" is on its way. "Our karta...