Budget refresher - Key announcements:



Rooftop solar power for 1 crore households to save Rs15,000-18,000 annually for each household
Additional capacities in coal gasification and other green energy sources
Three new rail corridor (heavy industry/port connectivity/high density) to reduce travel time & logistics cost
Provide long term interest free loans to states for tourism development
Provide 2 cr additional housing under PM Awas Yojana
Weaker section in urban areas staying on rent in chawls/slums to get subsidised housing loans
Focus remains on EV; charging infra and support to manufacturers
No major changes in taxation (direct or indirect)

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