Inclusive growth and Budget

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Infrastructure: Connectivity and Urban Growth

Infrastructure: Connectivity and Urban Growth The “Reform Express” vision focuses on modernising India’s physical and digital infrastructure through high-speed connectivity, waterways and urban economic development. The strategy aims to strengthen logistics efficiency, regional growth, multimodal transport and sustainable urbanisation. Project Details High-Speed Rail Corridors Seven high-speed rail corridors are proposed, includi

21 April, 2026 Indian budget
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Industrial Growth

Industrial Growth The government has identified seven strategic and frontier sectors to scale up manufacturing and reduce import dependencies. The focus is on strengthening high-tech manufacturing, critical minerals, chemical clusters, biopharma, semiconductors and container manufacturing. Initiative Details Biopharma SHAKTI A healthcare advancement strategy with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore over five years, aimed at making India a hub for biolog

21 April, 2026 Inclusive growth and Issues
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The Vision: Yuva Shakti and the Three Kartavyas

The Vision: Yuva Shakti and the Three Kartavyas The Budget 2026-27 is the first budget prepared in the newly named Kartavya Bhawan. The budget framework is guided by three core duties or Kartavyas, focusing on growth, youth empowerment and inclusive development. Kartavya Details First Kartavya Accelerate and sustain economic growth by enhancing productivity. Second Kartavya Fulfill aspirations and build the capacity of the youth, m

20 April, 2026 Indian budget
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Macroeconomic Framework and Fiscal Consolidation

Macroeconomic Framework and Fiscal Consolidation The budget is built on a decade of macroeconomic stability, with India maintaining a steady growth rate of approximately 7% despite global disruptions. The fiscal roadmap focuses on deficit reduction, debt consolidation, higher public investment and continued support for long-term growth. Fiscal Indicator Details Fiscal Deficit Target The government reached its previous goal of reducing the fiscal d

20 April, 2026 Indian budget
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Human Development Report 2025: Widening Inequality

Human Development Report 2025: Widening Inequality The UNDP’s Human Development Report 2025 highlights that India’s HDI rank improved to 130, with an HDI value of 0.685, placing the country in the medium human development category. However, the report also warns that India continues to face deep internal inequalities. The report shows that inequality reduces the real impact of development gains. Despite improvements in national indicators, unequal access to income, educat

14 April, 2026 Economic Survey
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Major Plans/schemes announced in Budget 2026-27

Major Plans/Schemes/Initiatives Announced in Budget 2026-27 Agriculture & Rural Development Reservoir Development Scheme: The government will support the integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars to strengthen fisheries and water resources. High-Value Agriculture Support: Targeted schemes will support the cultivation of coconut, cashew, cocoa, sandalwood, almonds, walnuts, and pine nuts. Coconut Promotion Scheme: A dedicated scheme will be implemented to