Union Budget 2025-26
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Table of Contents
1. Historical Background
2. Key Highlights from President speech
3. Economic Survey Analysis
4. Analysis of Union Budget
5. Economic survey v/s Union Budget
6. Actionable opportunities for GSFC
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President’s Speech
Key Highlights
1. Technological Advancements & Cybersecurity
2. Infrastructure & Urban Development
3. Healthcare & Social Welfare
4. Agriculture & Rural Growth
5. Tribal Welfare & Education
6. National Security & Regional Development
7. Sustainability & Green Initiatives
8. Cultural Heritage & Global Leadership
9. Governance & Legal Reforms
10. Unity & Commitment to Bharat
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Economic Survey - Importance
1. Guiding the Union Budget
2. Policy Formulation & Reforms
3. Fiscal Planning and Investment Decisions
4. Tool for Parliament and Policymakers
5. Not Legally Binding but Highly Influential
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Economic Survey – 2024-25
1. State of the Economy: Resilient Growth Amid Global Uncertainty
2. Monetary & Financial Sector Developments
3. External Sector & Trade Performance
4. Inflation & Price Stability
5. Medium-Term Outlook: Policy & Deregulation Drive Growth
6. Investment & Infrastructure Growth
7. Industrial & Manufacturing Sector Developments
8. Services Sector: The Engine of Growth
9. Agriculture & Food Management
10. Climate Change & Sustainability
11. Social Sector Development: Education, Health & Rural Economy
12. Employment & Skill Development
13. AI & Labor Market Evolution
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Detailed Analysis of
Union Budget 2025-26
Introduction Budget Priorities
The Union Budget 2025-26 is the first under Engines of Development: Sustainable growth,
Prime Minister 3.0. inclusive development, infrastructure push, and
digital transformation.
Focuses on economic growth, employment
generation, and infrastructure development. Aspirations for Viksit Bharat: Job creation,
self-reliance in key industries, export
Budget prioritizes Viksit Bharat with key promotion, and investment in education &
focus areas. health.
Five flagship schemes aimed at skilling and
creating opportunities for 41 million youth
over five years.
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Sector-Wise Analysis
Agriculture
Sector
Sector-
Investment MSME
Wise
in Economy Sector
Analysis
Investment
in People
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Transformative Reforms
Power Mining Urban
Developments
Financial Sector Regulatory Taxation
Reforms
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Education Sector Impact
• Skill Development Initiatives
• Higher & Medical Education Funding
• Regional Language Promotion
• AI & Emerging Technologies in
Education
• Financial Assistance & Scholarships
• Research & Innovation Impact
• Higher Education & Research
Expansion
• School Education Reforms
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Education Sector Analysis
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Impact on Research and Innovation
• Budget Allocation
• Research Initiatives
• Collaboration with Industry
• Support for Startups & Entrepreneurs
• Focus on Emerging Technologies
• Strengthening Infrastructure
• Incentives for Researchers
• Agricultural Research & Development
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Economic Survey vs Union Budget
Economic Growth & Fiscal Discipline
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Economic Survey vs Union Budget
Capital Expenditure & Infrastructure Investment
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Economic Survey vs Union Budget
Agriculture & Rural Economy
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Economic Survey vs Union Budget
MSMEs & Manufacturing
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Economic Survey vs Union Budget
Employment & Skill Development
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Actionable Opportunities for
GSFC University
1. Budget Allocation for R&D
2. Research Initiatives
3. Collaboration with Industry & Private
Sector
4. Support for Startups & Entrepreneurs
5. Focus on Emerging Technologies
6. Strengthening Research & Educational
Infrastructure
7. Incentives for Researchers
8. Agricultural Research & Development
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Recommendations
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References
1. Ministry of Finance. (2024). Economic Survey 2023-24. Government of India. Retrieved
from [Link]
2. Ministry of Finance. (2025). Economic Survey 2024-25. Government of India. Retrieved
from [Link]
3. Government of India. (2025). Union Budget 2025-26 Speech by the Finance Minister.
Retrieved from [Link]
4. Reserve Bank of India. (2024). Monetary Policy Report. Retrieved from
[Link]
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