Postal Network Spread Across the Country to be Used for Increasing Access to Formal Financial System The Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitely presenting the Union Budget 2015-16, here today, said that the government is committed to increasing access of the people to the formal financial system. In this context, Government proposes to utilize the vast … Read more
Mobile Phone Charging Facilities to be Provided in General Class Coaches On-Board Entertainment on Select Shatabdi Trains The Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has said that Indian Railways’ Delhi Division is taking up a project for introducing on-board entertainment on select Shatabdi trains on license fee basis. He said,depending on the response, the … Read more
Introduction of SMS Alert in advance the updated arrival/departure time of trains ‘SMS Alert’ Service for Arrival/Departure Time of Trains The Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has said that it is proposed to introduce an “SMS Alert” service to inform passengers in advance the updated arrival/departure time of trains at starting or destination … Read more
No hike in Railway Passenger Fares – Highlights of Rail Budget 2015 No hike in Railway Passenger Fares Plan Outlay proposed Rs. 1,00,011 crore, increased by 52% Allocation for passenger amenities up by 67% Railways to become prime mover of Indian Economy, Five years action plan proposed Rail Budget seeks resource mobilization for higher investment … Read more
Prime Minister says Budget session of Parliament important as people look at it with lot of hopes Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs 22-February-2015 17:17 IST Prime Minister says Budget session of Parliament important as people look at it with lot of hopes Says it is collective responsibility of all parties … Read more
AIRF has sent suggestions for General Budget to Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley. Suggestions for the General Budget 2015-16 A.I.R.F. All India Railwaymen’s Federation 4, State Entry Road, New Delhi – 110055 No.AIRF/60 Dated: January 20, 2015 Hon’ble Finance Minister, Ministry of Finance, (Government of India), New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Suggestions for the General … Read more
Key Features of Budget 2014-2015 Personal Income-tax exemption limit raised by Rs. 50,000/- that is, from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs.2.5 lakh in the case of individual taxpayers, below the age of 60 years. Exemption limit raised from Rs.2.5 lakh to Rs.3 lakh in the case of senior citizens. No change in the rate of … Read more
Highlights of Interim Budget 2014-15 ONE RANK ONE PENSION ACCEPTED FOR DEFENCE SERVICES. FISCAL DEFICIT FOR 2013-14 WILL BE 4.6 PERCENT OF GDP. CURRENT ACCOUNT DEFICIT (CAD) WILL BE PEGGED TO$45 BILLION. FOOD INFLATION STILL THE MAIN WORRY. DECLINES SHARPLY FROM 13.6 PERCENT TO 6.2 PERCENT. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, AGRICULTURE GROWTH UP AT 4.6 … Read more