More than half the households expect a decline in their income the current financial year, as compared to the previous fiscal. Most are looking for a respite in the coming budget as they stare at uncertainty when it comes to their earnings and savings, as per a survey.

60% Households Expecting Decline in Income, Looking for Relief in Budget 2023

In India, therapy sessions cost anywhere between Rs 1,000-4,500 on an average depending upon where one lives. Those who are recommended by their psychiatrist to seek therapy are sceptical because of the high cost. Dr Neerja Birla, founder and chairperson, Mpower and Aditya Birla Education Trust, says, the cost is the tip of the iceberg. “Mental-health issues do not go away with one or two sessions. At Rs 1,000-1,500 per session, an average person cannot afford 10-20 sessions that are required to put him or her firmly on the path of recovery.”

FM Sitharaman Should Consider Mental Health Insurance, Say Experts

The traditional 'Halwa ceremony' was on Thursday (January 26) held in the North Block, marking the final stage of the Budget preparation process for the Union Budget 2023-24. The ceremony was held in the presence of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Ministers of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad.

Halwa Ceremony Held To Mark Final Stage of Budget Preparation Process

Ahead of Budget 2023, the economic survey will also be tabled on Tuesday, January 31. The Economic Survey of India broadly covers the state of the Indian economy, fiscal developments and monetary management, and external sectors.

Economic Survey 2023 to be Presented on January 31

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2023 team consists of TV Somanathan, Ajay Seth, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Sanjay Malhotra, Vivek Joshi and V Anantha Nageswaran. 

Budget 2023 Team: TV Somanathan, Ajay Seth Part of FM's Squad Preparing Budget Document

Union Budget 2023-24, which will be presented on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will be delivered in paperless form, like the previous two Budgets, the finance ministry said on Wednesday. The Budget 2023 documents will be available on mobile apps.

Budget 2023 to be Available in Paperless Form on Union Budget App

The Union Budget 2023 will be presented on February 1, 2023. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver the Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. This will be her fifth Budget Speech.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Present Union Budget 2023 on Wednesday, February 1 

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