Nine pillars for transforming India
Q. 
Which of the following are pillars for transforming India mentioned in the Union budget for 2016-17?
1) Double farm income
2) Fiscal discipline
3) Tax Reforms
4) Urban Governance- Published on 21 Mar 16a. Only 1, 2 and 4
b. Only 2, 3 and 4
c. Only 1, 2 and 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: Only 1, 2 and 3
The nine pillars are –1. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare: with focus on doubling farmers’ income in five years;
2. Rural Sector: with emphasis on rural employment and infrastructure;
3. Social Sector including Healthcare: to cover all under welfare and health services;
4. Education, Skills and Job Creation: to make India a knowledge based and productive society;
5. Infrastructure and Investment: to enhance efficiency and quality of life;
6. Financial Sector Reforms: to bring transparency and stability;
7. Governance and Ease of Doing Business: to enable the people to realize their full potential;
8. Fiscal Discipline: prudent management of Government finances and delivery of benefits to the needy; and
9. Tax Reforms: to reduce compliance burden with faith in the citizenry.
