Bahi Khata

Budget 2024: Understanding The Bahi Khata and Why Sitharaman Replaced The Briefcase

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, clad in a white silk saree, is set to present the Union Budget for 2024-25 in Parliament. Continuing a modern tradition, she will use a digital tablet encased in a traditional 'bahi-khata' pouch, adhering to the paperless approach introduced by the Narendra Modi administration. What is...