Top 6 interesting facts about the Union Budget that you should know
INDIA'S 1st BUDGET
On April 17, 1860, the country's first budget was presented by Scottish economist & politician James Wilson to the British rule.
POST INDEPENDENCE BUDGET
On Nov 26, 1947, Independent India's first budget was presented by then FM R K Shanmukham Chetty.
RECORD BUDGETS
The record of presenting most number of budgets is held by Former Prime Minister Morarji Desai with 10 budgets during his tenure.
BUDGETS SPEECHES
Shortest budget speech of 800 words was delivered in 1977. Longest was in 2020 that lasted 2.42 hours.
LEAKED BUDGET
In 1950, the Budget was leaked before being presented. After this, its printing location was shifted to ensure safety.
MODERN DAY BUDGET
For the first time
in 2021-22, FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented budget in a paperless format.
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