{"id":67083,"date":"2025-02-03T17:24:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T11:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/?p=67083"},"modified":"2025-04-23T16:41:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T11:11:00","slug":"budget-2025-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.5paisa.com\/finschool\/budget-2025-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Budget 2025 \u2013A Blueprint for Growth, Resilience and Global Competitiveness"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, focuses on accelerating growth, securing inclusive development, invigorating private sector investments, uplifting household sentiments, and enhancing the spending power of India’s rising middle class. The budget emphasizes “Viksit Bharat”, aiming for zero poverty, quality education, affordable healthcare, skilled labour, women’s economic participation, and making India the food basket of the world. Key initiatives include agricultural productivity, rural prosperity, manufacturing boost, MSME support, employment-led development, energy security, exports, and innovation.\u00a0<\/p>

Key Announcements of Budget 2025<\/strong><\/h2>

Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Prime<\/p>

The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana aims to enhance agricultural productivity in 100 districts with low yields. This scheme focuses on promoting modern farming techniques, high-yield seed varieties, and advanced machinery. It also encourages crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, such as organic farming and natural resource management. Additionally, the scheme aims to strengthen post-harvest storage infrastructure at the panchayat and block levels, improve irrigation facilities, and facilitate the availability of long-term and short-term credit. This initiative is expected to benefit approximately 1.7 crore farmers across the country.<\/p>

Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Mission<\/p>

The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses is a six-year initiative aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in the production of key pulses such as Tur, Urad, and Masoor. This mission focuses on providing farmers with high-quality, climate-resilient seeds, modern storage facilities, and assured procurement at fair prices. The government will procure pulses through central agencies like NAFED and NCCF over the next four years, ensuring that farmers receive stable and fair prices for their produce. This initiative aims to reduce India’s dependency on pulse imports and improve the financial stability of pulse farmers.<\/p>

Comprehensive Programme for Vegetables & Fruits<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Comprehensive<\/p>

The Comprehensive Programme for Vegetables & Fruits aims to promote the production, efficient supply chains, processing, and remunerative prices for farmers. This programme will be implemented in partnership with state governments and will focus on establishing appropriate institutional mechanisms for the participation of farmer producer organizations and cooperatives. The initiative also aims to upgrade infrastructure and warehousing for air cargo, including high-value perishable horticulture produce, to ensure better market access and reduced post-harvest losses.<\/p>

Mission for Cotton Productivity<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Mission<\/p>

The Mission for Cotton Productivity is a five-year plan to improve cotton yields and promote extra-long staple cotton varieties. This mission aims to enhance the quality of cotton and rejuvenate India’s traditional textile sector. The initiative focuses on providing farmers with advanced technology and scientific support to boost productivity and ensure raw material security for the Indian textile and apparel sector. The mission also aims to stabilize raw material availability, reduce import dependence, and enhance the global competitiveness of India’s textile industry.<\/p>

Enhanced Credit through Kisan Credit Card (KCC)<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Enhanced<\/p>

The Enhanced Credit through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme has increased the loan limit from \u20b93 lakh to \u20b95 lakh for farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers. This enhancement aims to provide better access to formal credit and reduce reliance on high-interest informal borrowing. The scheme also includes a revised interest subvention scheme, which offers subsidized loans to farmers, ensuring timely credit availability and reducing financial stress. The KCC scheme covers a broad spectrum of farmers, including individual or joint borrowers, tenant farmers, oral lessees, and sharecroppers.<\/p>

Medical College Expansion<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Medical<\/p>

The Union Budget 2025 announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman includes a significant expansion plan for medical colleges. The government aims to add 10,000 additional seats in medical colleges next year, with a long-term goal of increasing the number of seats by 75,000 over the next five years. This expansion is expected to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals in the country and improve the availability of medical education.<\/p>

Day Care Cancer Centres<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Day<\/p>

The Budget 2025 also includes the establishment of day care cancer centres in every district across India. This initiative aims to enhance access to cancer treatment and support for patients, particularly in rural and underserved areas. By providing local access to essential medical services, the government hopes to reduce the burden on families affected by cancer and improve overall health outcomes<\/p>

Social Security for Gig Workers<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Social<\/p>

The government has recognized the need to provide social security benefits to gig workers, who often lack traditional employment benefits. This initiative aims to extend social security coverage to gig workers, ensuring they have access to healthcare, retirement benefits, and other essential services<\/p>

Medical Tourism & “Heal in India”<\/strong>.<\/h3>

\"Medical<\/p>

India is positioning itself as a global hub for medical tourism with the “Heal in India” initiative. This program aims to attract international patients seeking high-quality medical care at affordable prices. By promoting medical tourism, India hopes to boost its healthcare sector and generate revenue from foreign patients.<\/p>

Broadband Connectivity for Schools<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Broadband<\/p>

To improve digital accessibility in education, the government plans to extend broadband connectivity to all government secondary and primary schools. This initiative aims to ensure that students have access to online learning resources and digital tools, enhancing the quality of education in government institutions<\/p>

50-Year Interest-Free Loan to States<\/strong><\/h3>

\"50-Year<\/p>

The Budget 2025 includes a provision for a 50-year interest-free loan to states. This initiative aims to support state governments in funding infrastructure projects and other developmental activities without the burden of interest payments.<\/p>

Jal Jeevan Mission Extension<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Jal<\/p>

The Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water to every rural household in India, has been extended. This extension includes additional funding and resources to ensure that the mission’s goals are achieved, improving access to clean water for millions of people.<\/p>

Nuclear Energy Expansion<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Nuclear<\/p>

India plans to expand its nuclear energy capacity to meet the growing demand for electricity. This initiative includes the construction of new nuclear power plants and the modernization of existing facilities, aiming to increase the share of nuclear energy in the country’s energy mix.<\/p>

Gyan Bharatam Mission<\/strong><\/h3>

The Gyan Bharatam Mission focuses on improving the quality of education in India. This initiative includes measures to enhance teacher training, curriculum development, and the use of technology in classrooms, aiming to provide students with a world-class education.<\/p>

Urban Challenge Fund<\/strong><\/h3>

The Urban Challenge Fund aims to support urban development projects across the country. This initiative includes funding for infrastructure improvements, smart city projects, and other initiatives to enhance the quality of life in urban areas.<\/p>

Tax Reforms<\/strong><\/h3>

\"Tax<\/p>

The Union Budget 2025 introduced several tax reforms aimed at simplifying the tax system and providing relief to taxpayers. Key highlights include:<\/strong><\/p>