The finance ministry has notified that it will take ideas, suggestions, or proposals from the general public for the annual budget 2021-22. This year, the ministry will launch a dedicated e-mail to receive the same, amid the pandemic. The ministry said in its statement that over the years, the Ministry of Finance has been holding pre-budget consultations in North Block with Industry/Commerce Associations, Trade Bodies and Experts to seek ideas for the Annual Budget. Due to the pandemic situation, the Ministry has received suggestions from various quarters for holding pre-budget consultations in a different format. It has accordingly been decided to create a dedicated email to receive suggestions from various Institutions/Experts. A specific communication to this effect will be sent shortly
The ministry added that it has also been decided to make the Annual Budget 2021-22 consultations more participatory and democratic by taking it closer to the people of India. The government has launched a micro-site (online portal) on the MyGov platform which will go live on 15th November 2020 to receive ideas for the budget. It further added that If required, individuals may be contacted on the email/mobile no. provided at the time of registration to seek clarification on their submissions. The portal will remain open until 30th November 2020.
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