The Indian Economy is growing at an impressive annual rate of around 10 percent presently. For sustaining this rate of growth and achieving new heights, Indian budget plays a significant role. In the same direction the Confederation of Indian Industry has proposed certain key areas for emphasizing in the coming budget 2007-08, which are as follows:
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The percentage share of agriculture in the total GDP in India is declining at a continuous rate. This sector constitutes a larger employed sector in the country. The need of the hour is to undertake quick steps to provide productive employments and self-employments in other sectors.
More investments on education and skill formation: Investment on the formation of Social Overhead Capital in India is necessary for achieving global expertise and competitiveness. The chamber proposes for more investments on education and skill formation.
More emphasis is to be given for achieving FRBM targets.
It proposes for a single goods and services tax in the coming budget 2007-08.
Generation of employment and self-employment in the non-farming sectors.
The poverty rate in the country must be reduced by creating income earning sources for the peoples.
Developing elementary and secondary education in the country.
Budget 2007-08 should aim at the growth of Indian Economy, which is led by the level of consumption in the country.
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