<span style="color: #222222;">Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that government's target to make India a five trillion dollar economy by 2024-2025 is based on a proper plan. <br />''<br />''Replying to the Budget discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Ms Sitharaman listed out several measures proposed in the Union Budget in this direction. <br />''<br />''She said the big picture presented in this Budget is backed with a plan to increase investment without compromising on the fiscal consolidation roadmap. <br />''<br />''She said the Budget shows government's commitment to boost investment in agriculture, social and health sectors. <br />''<br />''The Minister highlighted several measures taken by the Centre for the welfare of the farmers saying steps of the NDA government for agriculture is focused not just on a single scheme, but on the recovery of the sector as a whole. <br />''<br />''She said the benefit of cash transfer of six thousand rupees annually Under PM -KISAN has been extended to all farmers. Ms Sitharaman reiterated government's commitment for doubling famers' income.<br />''<br />'' She said the government is working on giving pension to farmers. The Minister said the agriculture export will also be doubled by 2022.<br />''<br />''Rejecting opposition criticism with  regard to government estimations of different sectors, the minister asserted that every  projection mentioned in the budget is realistic. <br />''<br />''She also said there is no cut in fund allocations for SCs/STs, Women, MGNAREGA and Housing but even they have been increased. The Finance Minister said the inflation has been kept under check and  NPAs issue is being comprehensively dealt with. </span><br />