How to Download the PDF of Budget 2024: A Step-by-Step Guide

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As the nation anticipates the fiscal roadmap for the upcoming year, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is poised to present the Interim Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on Thursday. This milestone marks Sitharaman’s sixth budgetary presentation as the finance minister, marking the culmination of her second term in the Modi government.

With the Lok Sabha elections looming on the horizon, the government is set to unveil an interim budget, paving the way for the comprehensive budget release post the formation of the new government following the electoral process. The interim budget serves to address the financial requisites during the transitional period until a new government is established post-Lok Sabha polls.

For those eager to delve into the intricacies of the budget, the government has provided multiple avenues for accessing the complete budget document. Following the budget presentation, the entire speech will be made available to the public for scrutiny. Interested individuals can easily download the PDF version from the official website – www.indiabudget.gov.in. Furthermore, the website offers access to previous budget speeches, fostering a comprehensive understanding of past fiscal policies. To enhance accessibility, the government has introduced the Union Budget App on both Android and iOS platforms, offering users seamless access to the latest budget details.

Here’s how you can download the budget document via the official website:

1. Visit the official website at www.indiabudget.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the section labeled “Budget Speeches.”
3. Click on the recently added tab labeled “Budget 2024” on the page.
4. You will be redirected to a fresh page featuring the download link for Budget 2024.
5. Proceed to download the PDF document.

For those preferring a mobile-centric approach, here’s how to download the Union Budget App:

1. Visit www.indiabudget.gov.in.
2. Opt for the “Download Mobile Application” ticker located on the page’s right side.
3. You will be directed to the Union Budget App Download Center.
4. For Android users, click the Android app button. For iPhone or iPad users, select the Apple App Store icon.
5. Inside the official app, locate the download links for the Union Budget PDF.

The Union Budget App, introduced ahead of the presentation of Union Budget 2021, offers a user-friendly interface and comprehensive access to budget-related documents. Crafted by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), the app serves as a one-stop destination for accessing vital budgetary information. With features such as external links, user-friendly navigation, and bilingual support, the app caters to the diverse needs of users, including members of parliament and the general public.

Accessible for free download on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store, the Union Budget App stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to transparency and accessibility in fiscal matters.

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