Budget 2026: Sitharaman Boosts Youth Skills, Announces Labs, New Design Institute

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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 13:32
Budget 2026: Sitharaman Boosts Youth Skills, Announces Labs, New Design Institute
- •Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 focuses on youth skill development and employment generation.
- •A 12-week training program with IIMs will train 10,000 tourist guides in modern skills.
- •Content labs will be set up in 15,000 secondary schools for digital, creative, and technical training.
- •Seven new Ayurveda institutions and training for 1.5 lakh caregivers for wellness and yoga services are planned.
- •A new design institute in Eastern India aims to foster design, innovation, and employment for youth.
Why It Matters: Budget 2026 prioritizes youth skill development, digital literacy, and employment across key sectors.
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