Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm birthday greetings to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, acknowledging her contributions towards strengthening the Indian economy and advancing the government’s vision of a self-reliant and developed nation.
Taking to social media, PM Modi wrote, “Birthday greetings to Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Ji. Her efforts are playing a vital role in realising our dream of a Viksit and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Praying for her long and healthy life.”
The Finance Minister, who has been at the helm of India’s economic policies since 2019, is credited with steering the nation through crucial reforms, including the Union Budgets, corporate tax rationalisation, banking sector clean-up, and measures aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and digital transformation.
Sitharaman is also India’s first full-time woman Finance Minister and has played a central role in shaping fiscal policies to balance growth with fiscal discipline.
Her leadership has been particularly significant in implementing the government’s vision of “Viksit Bharat @2047”, focusing on infrastructure development, digital economy, tax reforms, and policies to enhance India’s global competitiveness.
As PM Modi’s birthday message highlights, her tenure has been pivotal in advancing the mission of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, with a thrust on self-reliance across sectors ranging from defence to energy transition.
The Finance Minister received an outpouring of wishes from leaders across political and business circles, with many praising her commitment to India’s economic resilience and reform-oriented governance.
