Union Budget 2026-27: Modi Govt Focuses on Women, Youth for Aspirational Bharat
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News18•01-02-2026, 18:04
Union Budget 2026-27: Modi Govt Focuses on Women, Youth for Aspirational Bharat
- •The Union Budget 2026-27 highlights the Modi government's commitment to an aspirational India, with women and youth as key pillars.
- •The 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme, expanded in 2024, has empowered nearly 3 crore women across 755 districts, fostering self-reliance and inspiring entrepreneurial ventures.
- •New initiatives include 'Self-Help Entrepreneur (SHE) Marts' for retail outlets and establishing a girls' hostel in every district for higher education students.
- •The budget addresses youth employability by proposing a high-powered 'education to employment and enterprise' standing committee to boost the services sector.
- •Plans also include creating five university townships near industrial corridors and launching a 'Khelo India Mission' to transform the sports sector.
Why It Matters: The Union Budget 2026-27 prioritizes women and youth empowerment through schemes like 'Lakhpati Didi' and skill development.
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