Nirmala Sitharaman marks budget preparations with traditional Halwa ceremonyFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today performed the symbolic Halwa ceremony marking the launch of the final stage preparation for Union Budget 2024-25.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the traditional halwa ceremony on July 16.
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The ceremony marks the final stage of the preparation process for Union Budget 2024-25 and was held at North Block in New Delhi.
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As part of the ritual, halwa is prepared in a big frying pot and served to the entire staff in the ministry.
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Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman distributes halwa to an official.
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Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman distributes halwa to staff members of the finance ministry.
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