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| UNION BUDGET 2007-2008 |
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Education: |

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1 lakh scholarships for class 9-12 students to check drop outs. |
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Rs 7324 crore for mid-day meal scheme. |
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Rs 750 crore for national scholarship scheme. |
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Five lakh class rooms to be added in 2007-08. |
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Two lakh teachers to be appointed in 2007-08. |
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Health: |

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Outlay for health increased by 21.9%. |
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Rs 1290 crore for the elimination of polio. |
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Allocation for control of HIV/AIDS hiked to Rs 969 crore. |
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Women: |
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Gender budget in 27 ministries. |
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Rs 8795 crore will be invested on special programmes. |
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Diamonds and
Jewellry
would be cheaper. |
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Synthetic textiles, low priced cement, edible oils, diamonds, imported pet food, medical equipment, watches, plywood, footwear, umbrellas, biscuits, food mixer should cost less. |
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Consumers: |
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Gain: |
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Peak customs duty on non-agricultural products brought down from 12.5% to 10%. |
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Synthetic textiles, low priced cement, edible oils, diamonds, imported pet food, medical equipment, watches, plywood, footwear, umbrellas, biscuits, food mixer should cost less. |
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Cigarettes, Tobacco- Based pan masala and bidis, and at the upper end, private aircraft to cost more. |
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Senior Citizens: |

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Exemption raiser from Rs.185,000 to Rs 195,000 giving a relief of Rs 2000 in income tax. |
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Deduction in medical insurance premium under section 80D raised to Rs 20000. |
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Senior Citizens who are house owners can get monthly income against mortgage. |
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COMPARATIVE
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Appliances/Consumer
Durables, Personal/Home Care, Food.
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CONSUMER
FOCUS
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Food,
Health, Environment, Corporate,Entertainment,Culture
HomeCare,Young World
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FINANCE
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Taxation, Budget, All about Finance
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HEALTH
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Naturopathy, Nutritional Therapy, Obesity, Chemotherapy
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REPORTS
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Climate Change, Water, Toxic Waste
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LEGAL
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Credit Cards, Job Security
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