Budget 2024: To maximise gains, GoI must ensure that the reforms pursued aren’t left to gather dust

The term 'reform', derived from Latin 'reformare', gained prominence during the Protestant Reformation and applies broadly today. GoI's budget proposes transformative reforms, including digitizing land records, issuing ULPINs, and addressing state-specific challenges, supported by a 50-year interest-free loan. Rural reforms involve ULPINs, cadastral maps, and ownership surveys to enhance agricultural services, while urban reforms focus on GIS mapping and IT-based tax administration to improve urban financial health. Labour reforms aim to integrate e-shram and simplify compliance.