The Union Budget 2025 lays out a strategic roadmap for India’s economic growth, anchored on four key engines of development: Agriculture, MSMEs, Investment, and Exports. These initiatives highlight the government’s commitment to fostering sustainable and inclusive economic progress across sectors.
With a focus on self-reliance, digitalization, and infrastructure development, Budget 2025 paves the way for a stronger, more resilient Indian economy.
Some of these key initiatives are highlighted in this post.
AGRICULTURE
- High Yielding Seeds: Launch of a national mission to improve seed quality and farm output.
- Enhanced Credit Access: Strengthening the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) system.
- Agri Districts: Development under PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana.
- Cotton Mission: Dedicated productivity programs.
- Makhana Board: New board to boost processing, marketing, and farmer organization into FPOs.
MSMEs
- Revised Classification: Broadened criteria for investment and turnover.
- Credit Cards for Micro Units: ₹5 lakh limit cards for 10 lakh Udyam-registered units.
- First-time Entrepreneur Scheme: Loans up to ₹2 crore for women, SC/ST entrepreneurs over 5 years.
INVESTMENT
Investing in People:
- Atal Tinkering Labs: 50,000 labs in government schools.
- Medical Education: 10,000 new seats with a goal of 75,000 in 5 years.
Investing in Economy:
- States Infrastructure Fund: ₹1.5 lakh crore, 50-year interest-free loans.
- Asset Monetization Plan 2025–30: ₹10 lakh crore for new projects.
Investing in Innovation:
- Nuclear Energy Mission: Act amendments for private sector partnerships.
- Crops Gene Bank: 10 lakh germplasm lines for food security.
- R&D Boost: ₹20,000 crore for private-sector driven research and innovation.
EXPORTS
- Export Promotion Mission: Sectoral goals, export credit, factoring, and MSME support.
- BharatTradeNet: Unified digital platform for global trade and financing.
- GCC Framework: State guidance for Global Capability Centres in Tier 2 cities.
- Air Cargo Warehousing: Upgrade infrastructure for perishables and high-value goods.
India’s Budget 2025 reflects a confident, ambitious stride toward a future-ready economy. Stay tuned as these initiatives unfold and shape a #ViksitBharat.
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