The Economic Survey is an annual document prepared by the Chief Economic Adviser and the Ministry of Finance. It reviews the Indian economy over the past financial year, summarises the performance on major development programmes, and highlights the policy initiatives of the government. It traditionally preceded the Union Budget.
Which document is conventionally placed before the Indian Parliament on the last working day of the month of February?
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2014 · Topic: The Parliament (Budget in Parliament: Financial Procedures and Funds)
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