FM Jaitley performs 'halwa' ceremony ahead of Budget 2018
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday performed the 'halwa' ceremony to mark the commencement of the printing process for Budget 2018-19. The ceremony is conducted to maintain the secrecy of the budget preparation process. After the halwa ceremony, the Finance Ministry officials are not allowed to leave the printing press until the Budget is presented on February 1.