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5.2.2. Merging of Railway and General Budget

The 92 years old practice of presenting separate budgets- Railway Budget and General Budget has been abolished. It was recommended by Bibek Debroy Committee on restructuring and reforming railways. This move is being lauded for it will be beneficial for the economy at large and there will be positive influence in the development in railways.

 

Rationale for introducing separate budgets in 1921Rationale for MergerApprehensions against this move