PM Modi to address webinar on roadmap for effective implementation of Union Budget 2021-22

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Feb 16, 2021
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PM Modi to address webinar on roadmap for effective implementation of Union Budget 2021-22

PMO India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the webinar today on a roadmap for effective implementation of Union Budget 2021-22 in the infrastructure sector. The webinar will witness participation of more than 200 panelists including representatives of major financial institutions and funds, concessionaires and contractors, consultants and subject matter experts. The panelists will share their ideas on improving pace and quality of infrastructure development, with focus on advanced technology, and attracting more investments in the sector.

This will be followed by two parallel breakout sessions involving discussions between senior officials of groups of ministries and cross-sectional experts to compile a list of implementable projects to fast-track implementation of the budget vision and draft an implementation roadmap. Ongoing consultations have also been planned with stakeholders on implementation of the finalized strategy.


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