FM Sitharaman Unveils Investment As Key Economic Growth Engine: Budget 2025-26
(MENAFN- KNN India)
New Delhi, Feb 1 (KNN) In a comprehensive outline of investment priorities during the Budget 2025-26 presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced investment as the third major economic engine, focusing on three key pillars: people, economy, and innovation.
This strategic framework aims to strengthen India's developmental trajectory through targeted interventions across crucial sectors.
The government's commitment to human capital development is exemplified through the enhanced Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0 programs, which provide essential nutritional support to 80 million children and 10 million pregnant women and lactating mothers nationwide.
Recognizing the importance of adequate nutrition, the Finance Minister announced that cost norms for these nutritional support initiatives would be appropriately revised to meet current requirements.
In a significant push for educational innovation, the government has committed to establishing 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in government schools over the next five years.
These laboratories are designed to foster creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills among students, preparing them for future technological challenges.
The digital infrastructure expansion receives particular attention through the Bharat Net project, which will extend broadband connectivity to government secondary schools and Primary Health Centers (PHCs) in rural areas.
This initiative represents a crucial step toward bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to educational and healthcare resources across rural India.
The comprehensive investment strategy reflects the government's integrated approach to development, combining human capital enhancement with technological advancement and digital infrastructure expansion.
These measures are positioned to create a robust foundation for sustained economic growth and social development.
(KNN Bureau)
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