Context: In Union Budget 2025-26, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister outlined these enhancements while launching the Implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission providing universal accessible rural drinking water Jal Jeevan Mission  Impact Till Date 100% Coverage Target Infrastructure and Sustainability Focus MoUs with States/UTs In MoUs with states and Union Territories (UTs) separately, the sustainability of the project will be ensured. The scheme will be followed in a more community-oriented approach. Conclusion The Union Budget 2025-26 also aims to strengthen the Jal Jeevan Mission with more funding and extension of the mission till 2028. Under this mission

Context: Presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman focused on India’s growth trajectory and highlighted the singular opportunity of the next five years for the realization of the vision of ‘Sabka Vikas’. Key Highlights of the Budget India’s Growth Potential Accelerating Growth & Inclusive Development Four Growth Drivers Vision for ‘Viksit Bharat’ Ten Key Development Measures Conclusion This bold commitment towards developing a Viksit Bharat by the Union Budget 2025-26 rests on inclusivity, empowerment, and innovation towards sustainable growth. The speech of the Finance Minister once again highlights the need for

Context: The Union Budget 2025-26 presents significant measures to promote tourism as a driver of employment-led growth and preserve India’s rich cultural heritage. Key Announcements Tourism as an Employment Sector Development of Main Tourist Sites Gyan Bharatam Mission Conclusion The Budget supports tourism development, with the aim of generating huge employment and promoting both domestic and international tourism while sustaining cultural preservation through the Gyan Bharatam Mission. An integrated approach will thus be undertaken, leveraging rich history, spiritual tourism, and expanding medical tourism sectors of India for sustainable growth. 12. Union Budget 2025-26: Vision for ‘Sabka Vikas’ and Balanced Growth Context: Presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman focused on India’s growth trajectory and highlighted the singular opportunity of the next five years for the realization of the vision of ‘Sabka Vikas’. Key Highlights of the Budget India’s Growth Potential Accelerating Growth & Inclusive Development Four Growth Drivers Vision for ‘Viksit Bharat’ Ten Key Development Measures Conclusion This bold commitment towards developing a Viksit Bharat by the Union Budget 2025-26 rests on inclusivity, empowerment, and innovation towards sustainable growth. The speech of the Finance Minister once again highlights the need for nurturing all sectors and regions in order to balance, make equal, and benefit in the long run.

Context: The Union Budget 2025-26 presents significant measures to promote tourism as a driver of employment-led growth and preserve India’s rich cultural heritage. Key Announcements Tourism as an Employment Sector Development of Main Tourist Sites Gyan Bharatam Mission Conclusion The Budget supports tourism development, with the aim of generating huge employment and promoting both domestic and international tourism while sustaining cultural preservation through the Gyan Bharatam Mission. An integrated approach will thus be undertaken, leveraging rich history, spiritual tourism, and expanding medical tourism sectors of India for sustainable growth.

Context: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled major reforms on infrastructure, state development, asset monetization, mining, and domestic manufacturing. Key Announcements Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Infrastructure Infra Development Support to States Asset Monetization Plan (2025-30) Mining Sector Reforms PM Gati Shakti Data Access for Private Sector Support for Domestic Manufacturing & Critical Minerals Conclusion The budget is to make investment in the economy speed up with:

Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted investment in people, healthcare, and medical innovation as key drivers of national development. Key Announcements Nutritional Support under Poshan 2.0 & Saksham Anganwadi Expansion of Healthcare Infrastructure Medical Tourism & ‘Heal in India’ Initiative Relief on Import of Life-Saving Drugs & Medicines Conclusion The budget speaks of integral investment in human resources with:

Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled today a spate of big initiatives in education, skilling and research, the overarching theme for which is innovation, digital learning, and infrastructure development. Major Announcements Increase Atal Tinkering Labs in Schools Broadband Connectivity for Schools & Health Centres Higher Education & IIT Expansion Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme National Centres of Excellence for Skilling Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Education ₹20,000 Crore for Private Sector-Led R&D & Innovation Conclusion The budget aims to encourage innovation and education through:

Context: The Indian Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, outlined key initiatives along with maritime as well as aviation expansion with a view to improve connectivity, increase shipbuilding, and improve regional infrastructure. Important Announcements ₹25,000 Crore Maritime Development Fund Revamp of Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy Shipbuilding Clusters Tax Benefit of Ship Building & Ship Breaking Extended Scaling up UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme Air Cargo Infrastructure & Warehousing Upgradation Infrastructure Support for Bihar Conclusion The budget emphasizes growth in the maritime and aviation sectors through: Enhancing shipbuilding through financial support and long-term arrangements. Increasing regional air connectivity through a modified UDAN scheme. Enhancing air cargo and warehousing infrastructure. Investment in Bihar’s aviation and agricultural infrastructure.

Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented key initiatives in urban development, focusing on modernizing cities, enhancing the livelihoods of the urban citizenry, housing, and workers in the gig economy. Key Announcements ₹1 Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund National Geospatial Mission Support for Urban Poor and Workers Welfare of Gig Workers Expansion of PM SVANidhi Scheme for Street Vendors Push to Affordable and Mid-Income Housing Conclusion The Union Budget 2025-26 promotes urban transformation through the following steps: Boosting infrastructures and re-development by the amount of providing funds through the Urban Challenge Fund. Leverage technology for better urban planning through Geospatial Mission. Support gig workers and street vendors by immediately recognizing their identity, healthcare support, and credit access. Accelerate the affordable housing projects for the benefit of middle-class families.

Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized exports as a key engine of India’s growth, unveiling reforms to enhance domestic manufacturing, integrate with global supply chains, and improve trade infrastructure. Key Announcements BharatTradeNet (BTN): Digital Public Infrastructure for Trade Enhancing India’s Position in Global Supply Chains Boosting Domestic Electronics & Industry 4.0 National Framework for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) Conclusion The Union Budget 2025-26 provides a pedestal for the enhancement of India’s trade participation in the world by: Digitizing trade infrastructure (BTN) to make India at par with the world at large. Enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities for India’s integration into the global supply chain. Foster Industry 4.0 capabilities for future employability.