New Delhi: The Union Finance ministry has sought ideas, suggestions and proposals for the next annual budget through email.
In an official statement, the ministry informed that a dedicated email ID will be created to receive suggestions from various institutions and experts on the Union Budget 2021-22.
“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. Owing 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 communiqué stated.
Additionally, there will be a platform in the government’s portal ‘MyGov’ where Budget-related ideas will be received from the public. It will be open from November 15 to 30.
Over the years, the ministry has been holding pre-budget consultations in North Block with industry associations, trade bodies and experts to seek ideas for the annual budget.
“General public in their individual capacity need to register on MyGov to submit their ideas for Budget 2021-22. The submissions will be further examined by the concerned ministries/ departments of the Government of India,” the ministry said.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament on February 1.
