Question
According to the Union Budget 2025-26, which of the following is the central theme that aims to stimulate balanced growth across all regions of India?
Solution
The Union Budget 2025-26 was presented with the primary theme of "Sabka Vikas" (Development for All), aiming to ensure that the fruits of economic growth reach every corner of the country and every section of society. ย The Core Philosophy The Finance Minister quoted the famous Telugu poet Gurajada Appa Rao : "Desamante Matti Kaadoi, Desamante Manushuloi", which translates to "A country is not just its soil; a country is its people." This highlights the budget's shift toward human-centric development. ย The Four "Engines" of Growth To achieve the theme of Sabka Vikas, the budget identifies four powerful engines:
- Agriculture: Focus on productivity and rural resilience.
- MSMEs: Enhancing credit limits and technological upgradation.
- Investment: Boosting private and public capital expenditure.
- Exports: Promoting "Made in India" on a global scale.
- Zero-poverty: Targeted welfare schemes.
- 100% Quality Education: Universal access to good schooling.
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Affordable and high-quality health services.
- Skilled Labour: Meaningful employment for the youth.
- Women's Participation: Targeting 70% involvement in economic activities.
- Food Basket of the World: Empowering farmers (Annadata).
- Garib (Poor)
- Yuva (Youth)
- Annadata (Farmers)
- Nari (Women)
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