MUMBAI: As the Modi Government gears up to present its second Union Budget, Hindi news channel IBN7 has lined up a series of pre-budget shows to analyse the overall economic condition of the country with special emphasis on key sectors and major issues that impact common men and women.
These shows will not only include on-ground packages but also include discussions with a panel of top economic experts and policymakers.
The special pre-Budget shows will begin from 15 February and will be aired everyday at 5.30 pm. The pre-Budget shows will culminate into exhaustive Railway and Union Budget day coverage.
The channel will do extensive programming on both the Railway Budget and the Union Budget. The special programming on the Railway Budget will showcase the history of Indian railways, next-generation trains like bullet and other fast trains; security for women passengers across India and debates on major issues including key expectations from the railway budget.
The special shows on the Union Budget will discuss possible policy interventions to address issues relating to inflation, food security, the housing sector including home loans and low-cost housing, education, employment, agriculture etc.