Budget 2026 Focuses on Women, Youth; Girls' Hostels, SHE Marts Announced
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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 13:45
Budget 2026 Focuses on Women, Youth; Girls' Hostels, SHE Marts Announced
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 9th budget, emphasizing 'youth power-driven' growth and 'three duties'.
- •Budget 2026 aims to support the poor, deprived, and backward classes, with women and youth at its core.
- •Key proposals for women include building girls' hostels in every district via VGF and capital support to enhance educational opportunities and safety.
- •SHE Marts (Self-Help Entrepreneur Marts) will be established as community-owned retail outlets to support women entrepreneurs.
- •The budget is based on three duties: accelerating economic growth, fulfilling aspirations, and ensuring 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'.
Why It Matters: Budget 2026 prioritizes women and youth with initiatives like girls' hostels and SHE Marts for empowerment.
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