Jan 28, 2025 · The Halwa Ceremony is a tradition where the Finance Ministry hosts an event to mark the start of printing the Union Budget documents. During this ceremony, a special Indian dessert, halwa (made ...

Jan 24, 2025 · The Halwa ceremony is a convention that marks the end of budget preparation and is performed every year before the "lock-in" period of the budget begins. As per tradition, an Indian sweet dish is ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the halwa ceremony before the commencement of the final stages for the preparation of Union Budget 2024-25. The Halwa Ceremony, a traditional pre-budget...

Jan 28, 2025 · The Halwa Ceremony is a unique tradition observed by the Finance Ministry in India. The event involves the preparation of a large batch of halwa, a beloved Indian dessert, within the ministry's kitchen. The Finance Minister inaugurates the ceremony by stirring the halwa in a large kadhai (pan), a gesture symbolic of the start of the final phase ...

Jul 16, 2024 · The Finance Minister holds the traditional Halwa ceremony for employees of the ministry involved in the Budget-making process. The ceremony is usually held in the basement of the Finance Ministry (North Block) in Delhi, where the printing of Budget takes place.

Jan 25, 2024 · An integral prelude to the Budget presentation is the traditional ‘Halwa Ceremony’, hosted and attended by the Finance Minister and other officials of the ministry involved in the Budget-making...

Jul 16, 2024 · The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the Budget preparation process for Union Budget 2024, was held in North Block, today, in the presence of Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister...

Jul 16, 2024 · The Finance Ministry's Halwa Ceremony marks the start of Union Budget printing process. Officials kept in isolation for 9-10 days to maintain secrecy.

Jan 24, 2025 · Significance of the Halwa Ceremony. The Halwa ceremony is more than just a celebratory event; it marks the culmination of the intense work leading up to the final stage of budget preparation. It serves as a way to acknowledge and honor the contributions of all those involved in drafting the budget. Additionally, it signifies the start of the ...

Jan 28, 2025 · Interesting facts about Halwa Ceremony For about 9 to 10 days, finance ministry officials involved in the process of making or printing the budget are kept in isolation and completely cut off from ...