New Delhi/IBNS, Feb. 1 -- Prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the union budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman fulfills the dreams of people and drives the mission for Viksit Bharat (developed India).

The PM added, "Today is an important milestone in India's development journey. This is the budget of the aspirations of 140 crore Indians, this is a budget that fulfils the dreams of every Indian.

"We have opened many sectors for the youth. This is going to drive the mission of developed India, this budget is a Force Multiplier."

Nirmala Sitharaman along with the Ministers of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary as well as her Budget Team. Photo courtesy: PIB

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