Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised the Modi Government’s budgetary reforms, transforming the Union budget into a strategic roadmap for equitable development. She emphasized transparency, efficiency, and fiscal prudence in budget practices, contrasting them with past practices, particularly under the UPA government. Sitharaman highlighted advancements like shifting the budget presentation to February and implementing Treasury Single Account for cost savings. She underscored the importance of timely fund releases under Centrally Sponsored Schemes through Single Nodal Agencies, leading to significant savings.