New Delhi, May 30 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in high-level discussions with Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda on Thursday, seeking expanded institutional support for comprehensive rural development programs with emphasis on employment generation.

The meeting centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation to advance Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strategic framework for achieving developed nation status by 2047.

During the deliberations, the Indian delegation outlined their 'Budget Plus' and 'Finance Plus' methodology designed to catalyse systemic transformation and promote innovation across sectors.

This approach aligns with India's comprehensive reform agenda while emphasising the need for institutional...