Capital Expenditure
₹11.2 lakh crore allocated for capital expenditure, up 10% from the previous year.
Focus on infrastructure development, including logistics and industrial expansion, promoting long-term sustainable growth.
Focus on Manufacturing and Labour-Intensive Sectors
National Manufacturing Mission launched to boost ‘Make in India’, enhance domestic production, and reduce import dependency.
Targeted support for labour-intensive sectors like tourism, food processing, and leather to create jobs and improve competitiveness.
Introduction of the Maritime Development Fund and enhanced flight connectivity through the UDAN scheme to boost trade and regional growth.
Agricultural and Fiscal Reforms
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana introduced to improve agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in 100 low-productivity districts.
Plan to reduce fiscal deficit from 4.8% to 4.4% in 2025-26, aiming to stabilize inflation and improve investor confidence.
Measures to simplify tariff structures and improve ease of doing business by rationalizing duties and addressing the inverted duty structure.
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