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COVER STORY BUDGET
UNION
2026-27
Youth
New Doors of
Opportunity
The budget presented by Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament has
been called a budget for the youth.
It reflects the thinking of the youth,
their dreams, their resolve, and their
dynamism. The provisions made in the
budget will create leaders, innovators, and
creators in various sectors. Additionally,
Education new opportunities will open up for the
n The government will assist states in establishing youth through the Khelo India Mission…
five university townships through a challenge route
around major industrial and logistics corridors.
n Proposal for the establishment of a new National Sports
Institute of Design in the eastern region of India. To further the ongoing efforts to develop
n Four telescope facilities will be established to sporting talent through the Khelo India
promote astrophysics and astronomy. programme, it is proposed to launch the Khelo
India Mission to bring about a transformation in
the sports sector over the next decade.
Budget The total budget ₹139289.48 The Khelo India Mission will
allocation for
crore, an increase of 8.27%
the Ministry of
Education has compared to the budget provide several facilities…
reached estimates for 2025-26. n An integrated talent development pathway,
supported by training centres at the grassroots,
Education to Employment intermediate, and elite levels.
and Entrepreneurship n Systematic development of coaches and
Proposal for the formation of a high-powered support staff.
‘Education to Employment and Entrepreneurship’ n Integration of sports science and technology.
standing committee to focus on the service sector as a n Organising competitions and leagues to
key driver of a Viksit Bharat. This decision will make
India a leader with a 10% global share by 2047. promote and provide a platform for a culture
of sports.
Orange Economy n Development of sports-related infrastructure
Proposal to provide assistance to the Indian Institute for training and competitions.
of Creative Technology, Mumbai, to establish AVGC
Content Creator Labs (CCL) in 15,000 secondary
schools and 500 colleges.
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