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INFOCUS The union budget is an interesting topic for all sections of people. After all, it affects our cost of living. So, the concern is natural and must be. Some of the intellectuals also estimate the future of the nation. All this suspension breaks with one approval- the union budget. In the passed July moth, the union budget of 2019 is presented. So, let’s see how far the estimations worked. 70 The union budget is announced by the Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman. It was on 5th July 2019. The new budget aims to use the best of technology, building social infrastructure. The other interesting and already active aim is digital India. India is going to become a huge digital nation. Government is working on making India a pollution-free country, as part of union budget 2019. good news for youngsters is job creation in micro, small and medium enterprises. The total expenditure for 2019-20, as per union budget is 2,786,349 (US$ 417.95 billion). There is an increase in expenditure of 14.09 percent compared to the 2018-19 budget. WWW.WISHESH.NET | AUGUST 2019 Highlights of the Union Budget 2019-20 --> 5 Lakh of minimum limit is approved for taxpayers for a tax rebate. Hence there will no need to pay the tax under this scenario. The GST rate is going to lower on electronic vehicles and it is of 5% percentage. --> 50 lakh of the budget is announced for railway infrastructure. l It is confirmed that, by 2022, all the rural families will be facilitated with electricity and cooking facility. --> 1 Crore of loans is proposed to MSMEs. l There will be pension benefit which is going to extend to 3 crores retails traders. This benefit is under Karam Yogi Maan Dhan Scheme. To obtain this benefit, it needs only the adhaar card and bank accounts.