<h1>India's 2011-12 Budget Aims for 9% GDP Growth, Focuses on Rural Development, Tax Reforms, and Combating Corruption.</h1> The Union Budget for 2011-12, presented by the Finance Minister, highlighted India's return to pre-crisis growth levels with a projected GDP growth of 9%. Key priorities included fiscal consolidation, boosting private investment, and addressing inflation concerns. The budget emphasized rural development, with increased resource allocation, and proposed institutional reforms to sustain growth. Measures to combat corruption and improve governance were outlined, alongside initiatives for infrastructure development and financial sector reforms. Tax reforms included adjustments to direct and indirect taxes, aiming to simplify processes and enhance compliance, with a focus on transitioning towards a Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework.