The Union Budget 2017 has been announced today (February 1) by the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and his team in the Parliament despite passing away of late Parliamentarian E. Ahamed at 2.15am due to cardiac arrest.

Here are the top reasons for you to really give a damn about the Union Budget 2017 this time! Ponder on all the reasons as it might save you at a later point in 2017!

Reason 1 :

Give a damn about Union Budget 2017 because affordable housing has now got a  big boost, and now you would see slums disappearing from the Indian map!

Reason 2:

If you are a farmer or into farming, you need to pay attention to the Union Budget 2017 as the government now wants to double your income in the next 5 years! Good reason to know the Union Budget of this year, right?

Reason 3:

You cannot pay more than Rs 2000 in cash to any of the charities. Those who are not much of a spendthrift, could wear a broad grin on your face after reading this!

Reason 4:

Political donors can now buy the Electoral Bonds which can be used to fund any of the Political Parties!

Reason 5:

All you chain smokers! Give a damn about the Union Budget 2017 now, as Arun Jaitley and his team have put a whopping 44% rise in tax on cigarettes. Perfect time to kick the butt!

Reason 6:

For travellers like you, this reason going to be a sigh of relief as more amount of money will be spent on National Highways, so it does means that we will experience much better highways now! Hopefully, no more occurrence accidents in future anymore!

Reason 7:

Again for you travellers! Union Budget 2017 has given you a relaxation as there will be no service charge on booking tickets through IRCTC. The train tickets will now be a bit cheaper!

Reason 8:

From now on, more and more number of Railway Stations will be powered by Solar Power!

Reason 9:

Now no need to struggle for finding out college with an autonomy, as Union Budget 2017 gives colleges more autonomy in this year! Great reason to know the Union Budget 2017.

Reason 10:

In this Union Budget of 2017, life-saving drugs and devices will come at a fixed price! So bargain lovers, brush up your tactics!

Reason 11:

Language lovers, you need to give a damn about this reason of knowing the Union Budget 2017 which was held today at 11 am in the Parliament!

As 100 skill centres will be set up to train the people in Foreign Languages!

Reason 12:

Good news for all the guys travelling via railways as more number of lifts and escalators will be built in the railway stations! Ahh finally!!

Reason 13:

Arun Jaitley’s Union Budget 2017 announces that more amount of money will be now spent on upgrading airports across India!

Reason 14:

Indian Railway workers, this news is tailored just for you! The Indian Railways will now be safer with Rs 1 Lakh Crore being spent to ensure their safety!

Reason 15:

Farmers will now live a suicide free life, as more money is being invested in MNREGA to ensure that India remains drought free!

Reason 16:

Say no to BRIBE! As cash transactions above Rs.3 Lakh are banned. But make sure you possess a debit or a credit card!

Reason 17:

Don’t dance after reading this wonderful news, and in case you earn Rs 2 – 2.5 lakh per annum then you pay only half the income tax you paid earlier! Think like grooving now?

Reason 18:

Have a plan to fly down to Europe or some exotic place, but the application of Passports etc is giving you a headache, then relax as now Head Post Offices across districts will also offer Passport Services.

Reason 19:

It is time to go GREEN! As according to Union Budget 2017 the tax on things needed for solar power plants has been reduced significantly.

Reason 20:

Remember I said to have a debit/credit card with you from now on! As more and number of debit card swipe machines will be used across India. Soon every shop (no matter how posh or underrated) will have their own Swipe Machine now! India is really going cashless now! 

Reason 21:

Aadhaar Pay will be launched for those who do not own a mobile phone or have a bank account!

Reason 22:

Now you really need to give a damn about Union Budget 2017. As Arun Jaitley has announced that this is a good time to think about your own business and build a start-up. As more tax breaks have been given for start-ups!

Reason 23:

White Revolution! Rs. 8000 Crore to be spent on Milk Processing Plants. Milk Prices might drop!!! The reason for the joy of milk lovers!

Reason 24:

This reason will make you laugh harder! Income Tax Forms will now be time-saving one and will be getting, even more, simpler than ever before!

Now just a 1 page form will be available soon! The countdown starts!!

Reason 25:

Do you have any old relatives? Or ageing parents? Time to be smiling as with the Union Budget 2017, LIC is going to have a scheme which will provide guaranteed pension for your ageing loved ones!

Reason 26:

Tax on chewing tobacco and pan masala has now been doubled!! Are we finally heading to Swacch  Bharat!!?

Reason 27:

Internet lovers! This news is just for you!!  A large amount of money is being spent on Internet Connectivity in rural areas. Soon you could expect wi – fi everywhere!!

Reason 28:

Union Budget 2017 looks to have mercy on Railways as all the train toilets will be bio – toilets by 2019.  So bye bye to all those stinky loos on trains!

Reason 29:

Come on! Now, this is a serious one. Loan defaulters who are fleeing away, now might lose their entire property under the new law as per the Union Budget 2017. Yes yes, you guess is right, no more Vijay Mallya and Lalit Modis now!

Reason 30:

Is your income Rs 4.5 Lakh per annum? Don’t feel shy to share it, as there is a good news in store for people like you! 

Union Budget 2017 says, “If you earn up to Rs 4.5 Lakh/Annum then you can pay ZERO INCOME TAX!