Economist Arvind Panagariya praises Union Budget 2018-19

Describing the Union Budget 2018-19 as "pragmatic", economist Arvind Panagariya on Thursday said that the coverage of 10 crore families for expenses up to ₹5 lakh under government-funded health care is the most significant programme. "The focus is on rural and agricultural economy but no populist schemes that are inconsistent with the country's long-term interest have been launched," he said.