Summary of "🔴Live- Post-Budget Webinar on Employment Generation | रोजगार सृजन पर पोस्ट-बजट वेबिनार | Hon'ble PM"
The post-budget webinar, led by the Honorable Prime Minister, focused on the themes of investment in the economy, ease of living, and innovation, emphasizing the government's vision for employment generation and economic growth for the fiscal year 2025-26. The Prime Minister highlighted that the budget serves as a blueprint for India's future, aiming to balance infrastructure development with investments in people and innovation.
Key Points Discussed
- Investment in People: The Prime Minister outlined a vision based on three pillars: education, skill development, and healthcare. Significant reforms in the education system, such as the National Education Policy and the expansion of IITs, were noted. The government has trained over 9 crore youth since 2014 and aims to upgrade vocational training institutes to meet industry needs.
- Healthcare Initiatives: The budget announced an increase in medical education seats and the expansion of telemedicine facilities, aiming to improve healthcare access and create new job opportunities.
- Urbanization and Economic Growth: The Prime Minister emphasized the need for planned urbanization in anticipation of a growing urban population, proposing a Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to enhance governance and attract private investment.
- Tourism Sector: The tourism industry was identified as a major contributor to GDP and employment, with plans to develop 50 tourist destinations and promote health and wellness tourism.
- Innovation and Technology: The budget allocates funds for AI-driven education and research, with a focus on establishing a National Large Language Model. The government aims to support startups and enhance research capabilities through significant funding.
- Cultural Preservation: The Gyan Bharatam Mission was introduced to digitize India's manuscript heritage, creating a national repository for scholars and researchers.
- Economic Outlook: The Prime Minister referenced an IMF report projecting India's economy to grow significantly, aiming for a $5 trillion economy in the near future.
The Prime Minister concluded by emphasizing the importance of public participation in the budgeting process and expressed confidence in collective efforts to achieve the nation's goals.
Presenters/Contributors
- Hon'ble Prime Minister
Category
News and Commentary
