The Finance Minister announced a number of measures to make it easier forthosehit hard by the lockdown due to Covid-19.

The Finance Minister announced a number of measures to make it easier forthosehit hard by the lockdown due to Covid-19. The Rs 1.7 lakh crore relief package will include insurance cover for medical personnel who are most at risk.

The Finance Minister announced several measures for extension of statutory and regulatory compliances due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the country.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held meetings with ministry representatives from tourism, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), civil aviation and animal husbandry

Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur said in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, “As is true for the world at large, India’s near-term macroeconomic outlook is also vulnerable to disruption of trade with China.

The govt has given its approval for green highway projects for 780 km of national highways in four states at a cost of Rs 7,660 crore. The schemeaims to set new standards for green highway projects and will feature reusable material in laying roads,green cover, etc.