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Who replaced Nirmala Sitharaman?
| Nirmala Sitharaman | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Arun Jaitley |
| Succeeded by | Rajnath Singh |
| Minister of Commerce and Industry as Minister of State (Independent Charge) | |
| In office 26 May 2014 – 3 September 2017 |
What will Nirmala Sitharaman announce today?
₹1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for Covid-affected sectors have been announced by FM Sitharaman. FM Sitharaman says today we will announce some relief measures — 8 measures to be announced, 4 of which are new. FM Sitharaman will address the press as the country braces for the third wave of Covid-19.
Who is the new Defence minister of India?
Minister of Defence (India)
| Minister of Defence Rakshā Mantri | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Rajnath Singh since 31 May 2019 | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | Union Cabinet |
Who is India’s new finance minister?
Minister of Finance (India)
| Minister of Finance Vitt Mantrī | |
|---|---|
| Emblem of India | |
| Incumbent Nirmala Sitharaman since 31 May 2019 | |
| Ministry of Finance | |
| Style | The Honourable |
Where is Nirmala Sitharaman now?
Nirmala Sitharaman is an Indian politician and a member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She currently serves as the Finance Minister of India. She is also head of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Why Nirmala Sitharaman is finance minister?
A two-time Rajya Sabha MP, Sitharaman created history when she became the first full-time woman finance minister of India to propel the country out of an economic slowdown and address challenges like job creation, mounting bad loans and slowing investment.
Why Nirmala Sitharaman’s cash in lieu of LTC?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced a payment of cash in lieu of LTC and Rs 10,000 festival advance to government employees to stimulate consumer demand during the festival season and boost the economy.
What are Nirmala Sitharaman’s economic measures?
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed a press conference on Monday announcing eight economic relief measures, four of which are new including one item related specifically to health infrastructure. The FM also announced eight other items related to growth, trade and employment, in which six are new.
What is Nirmala Sitharaman’s voluntary vehicle scrapping policy?
On Monday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a voluntary vehicle scrapping policy, to phase out old and unfit vehicles. “This will help in encouraging fuel-efficient, environment-friendly vehicles, thereby reducing vehicular pollution and oil import bill,” Sitharaman said.