"In Strong Position To Withstand Covid Challenges": Finance Minister Presents Budget

India is in a strong position to withstand Covid challenges, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said today as she presented the budget in parliament. 

"We are in the midst of the Omicron wave, the speed of our vaccination campaign has helped greatly. I am confident that 'Sabka Prayaas', we'll continue with strong growth," Ms Sitharaman stressed. 

"The pandemic has accentuated mental health problems in people of all ages. To better the access to quality mental health counseling and care services, a National Tele Mental Health program will be launched," she added.