New Delhi [India], Feb 1: Finance minister Arun Jaitley and his team ahead of the Union Budget 2018 presentation. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley arrives at the Ministry of Finance. He will be presenting the Union Budget 2018 in the Parliament today. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley leaves from his residence for the Finance Ministry in North block Union Budget 2018
TopStory Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to present the Union Budget 2018-19 in the Parliament.  

FM Arun Jaitley speech in Parliament - 11 AM

FM live interview - 2 PM

Post budget press conference - 4 PM

Discussion with Economic Advisory Council - 4:30 PM

 Jaitley, who examined the final copy of the document on Wednesday evening here, is expected to proceed towards the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Few minutes later, he will reach Parliament at 9:40 am. Following a cabinet meeting, Jaitley will present the Budget in the Parliament at around 11 a.m. He is also expected to address the media at around 3.30 p.m. this afternoon.

There has been always Excitement and curiosity of every individual when Budget is tabled on the house of Parliament. What's firm is that the budget will be focused on rural development and agriculture sectors apart from the poor. The Economic Survey 2018-19 has already indicated that greater attention is expected for agriculture, employment and education needs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already unveiled his vision for New India, which will be created by 2022. President Kovind also noted during his joint sitting address on the first day of the Budget session that 2018 is a critical year for the New India mission and the roadmap for a New India is on the cards for the budget