Union Budget 2017 brings cheer to #Delhi

The grant for the Delhi Disaster Response Fund remained unchanged with an allocation of Rs 5 crore.

New Delhi: With thrust on tax reduction, digital economy, infrastructure development and a plethora of measures for women and vulnerable groups, the Union Budget 2017 has brought cheers to the Delhiites. Many hailed the infrastructure status granted to the housing sector for the promotion of affordable homes that will cover many vulnerable groups. However, many youngsters were unhappy as the prices of smartphones are likely to go up by 1-2 per cent following the levy of a special additional duty (SAD) on circuit boards of mobile phones.