Finance Minister Announces Major Youth Package In Budget


(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Jul 23 (KNN) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed a significant initiative for youth in her 2024 Union Budget speech.

The package focuses on employment, skill development, and opportunities for India's young population and middle class.

Sitharaman announced a set of five schemes aimed at facilitating employment and skilling for 4.1 crore youth over a five-year period. The government has allocated a central outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore for this initiative.

The Finance Minister emphasised the budget's focus on employment, skilling, MSMEs, and the middle class. This package is part of the government's strategy to address economic challenges and boost job creation in the coming years.

The announcement highlights the government's commitment to enhancing the skills of India's workforce and creating more employment opportunities, particularly for the youth.

(KNN Bureau)

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