<h1>2017-18 Union Budget Focuses on Infrastructure, Tax Reforms, and Empowerment for Economic Growth and Quality of Life Improvement.</h1> The Prime Minister commended the Finance Minister for the 2017-18 Union Budget, highlighting its focus on empowering the poor and boosting infrastructure and development. The budget merges the Railway budget with the Union Budget, aiming for integrated transport planning. Key areas of emphasis include agriculture, rural development, infrastructure, employment, and digital economy. The budget aims to double farmers' income by 2022, enhance skill development, and support women's welfare. Tax reforms include reducing personal income tax for the middle class and lowering taxes for small-scale industries. Overall, the budget seeks to foster economic growth and improve quality of life.