PM Modi's Appeal Not About Spending Less But Spending Wisely: Sources
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Government sources have pushed back against descriptions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal for energy conservation and reduced foreign exchange outflows as "austerity measures", saying the term is misleading and carries negative economi
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Type Policy
Source NDTV - India
Published Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right