Budget 2024-25: Govt announces transit-oriented development plan for large cities

Union Budget: The government proposed a transit-oriented development plan for 14 large cities and aims to create a framework for the creative redevelopment of cities. This plan is part of the budget for 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. The initiative targets cities with populations above 30 lakh. The Union government intends to collaborate with states to make cities "growth hubs."