The Economic Survey of India is an annual document of the government.
What is Economic Survey?
The Economic Survey is also prepared by the Union Ministry of Finance. The Department of Economic Affairs, under the ministry, prepares the survey.
This document is presented to both Houses of Parliament during the Budget Session, usually a day before the Union Budget.
This year, the Budget Session of Parliament will commence on January 31 and end on April 6.
Purpose of the Economic Survey
The Economic Survey of India broadly covers the state of the Indian economy, fiscal developments and monetary management, and external sectors.
Who presents the Economic Survey?
It is presented by the Finance Minister in Parliament. Last year, FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2021-22 on January 31.