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Download Solution PDFThe Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry of India, which caters to the welfare of the backward classes and those with disabilities, saw _______ increase in the allocation in the Union Budget 2022 - 23.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 12%.Key Points
- The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry of India saw a 12% increase in the allocation in the Union Budget 2022 - 23.
- This increase in allocation is a positive development as it will help the ministry in implementing various schemes and programs for the welfare of backward classes and people with disabilities.
- The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry is one of the key ministries of the Government of India and is responsible for the welfare of the disadvantaged sections of the society.
- The ministry has various schemes and programs like scholarships, skill development, rehabilitation, and assistive devices for persons with disabilities, etc.
Additional Information
- On February 1, 2022, India's Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, unveiled her fourth budget, the Union Budget for 2022.
- The NDA government lead by Narendra Modi is in its second term and this is its third budget.
- The day before the budget, on January 31, 2022, saw the release of the Economic Survey for 2021–2022.
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