Amid global uncertainty and rising fuel & food prices, ministries are rushing to submit their spending plans by October 6. What makes this interesting? The budget won’t just be about numbers; it’ll decide how much money flows into new recruitment drives, infrastructure projects, and subsidies. If you’re eyeing a government job or waiting for a scheme rollout, this is where those decisions begin. Finance Ministry consultations run till mid-November; and every line they approve could impact your future. Budget numbers might seem dry; but they’re the blueprint for where the money goes… and who gets it.