Budget HALWA CEREMONY: What's the Tradition and History Behind This? | Nirmala Sitharaman | WATCH
Ahead of presenting India’s Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman oversees the 'Halwa Ceremony,' a time-honored tradition marking the final step of budget preparations. This ritual, involving the cooking of halwa, signifies the closure of the budget work and the start of its confidential phase. Attended by key officials, it underscores the secrecy and dedication involved in the process.