The 2025-26 Union Budget of India, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has introduced several ambitious schemes. These schemes aim to boost agriculture, MSMEs, rural development, exports, education, innovation, infrastructure, and healthcare. Here’s a comprehensive list of new schemes with their complete details:
1. Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (Agriculture Development Programme)
Objective: Improve agricultural productivity and rural prosperity.
- Coverage: 100 districts with low agricultural productivity.
- Key Focus Areas:
- Crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices.
- Post-harvest storage facilities at panchayat and block levels.
- Enhanced irrigation infrastructure.
- Availability of long-term and short-term agricultural credit.
- Beneficiaries: 1.7 crore farmers.
2. Rural Prosperity and Resilience Programme
Objective: Address rural underemployment and develop rural economies.
- Primary Targets: Rural women, young farmers, small farmers, and landless families.
- Core Components:
- Skilling programs.
- Investment and technology support.
- Creation of rural employment opportunities to reduce forced migration.
3. Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses
Duration: 6 years
Focus Pulses: Tur, Urad, Masoor
- Goals:
- Development of climate-resilient, high-protein seeds.
- Enhanced productivity and storage facilities.
- Guaranteed procurement and remunerative prices.
4. Comprehensive Programme for Vegetables & Fruits
Objective: Enhance production, supply, and farmers’ earnings.
- Key Actions:
- State partnership to support processing and marketing.
- Formation of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and cooperatives.
5. National Mission on High Yielding Seeds
Objective: Enhance productivity and pest resilience in crops.
- Coverage: Over 100 seed varieties released since July 2024.
- Focus: Strengthening seed research and improving commercial availability.
6. Mission for Cotton Productivity
Duration: 5 years
Objective: Boost productivity of extra-long staple cotton.
- Initiatives:
- Sustainable cotton farming practices.
- Technology and scientific support for farmers.
- Strengthening India’s textile supply chain.
7. Enhanced Credit through Kisan Credit Cards (KCC)
Objective: Boost short-term agricultural credit access.
- Enhanced Limit: From ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh per loan under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme.
8. India Post: Catalyst for Rural Economy
Expansion Areas:
- Digital services, direct benefit transfers (DBT), EMI collections, and credit for micro-enterprises.
9. Credit Cards for Micro Enterprises
Objective: Boost financial inclusion among micro businesses.
- Customized Limit: ₹5 lakh for enterprises registered on Udyam portal.
- Issuance Target: 10 lakh cards in the first year.
10. Scheme for First-Time Women, SC, and ST Entrepreneurs
Objective: Empower women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes.
- Loan Limit: Up to ₹2 crore.
- Target: 5 lakh first-time entrepreneurs.
11. National Manufacturing Mission
Objective: Drive growth in small, medium, and large industries under “Make in India.”
- Key Sectors: Clean tech, solar PV cells, EV batteries, wind turbines, and electrolyzers.
- Five Focus Areas:
- Future-ready workforce.
- Reduced cost of doing business.
- Availability of advanced technology.
12. Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 (Nutritional Support Programme)
Enhanced Support: Nutritional services for:
- 8 crore children.
- 1 crore pregnant and lactating women.
- 20 lakh adolescent girls.
13. Atal Tinkering Labs Expansion
Objective: Foster innovation and scientific temper in schools.
- Scope: 50,000 labs in government schools within 5 years.
Objective: Provide welfare benefits to 1 crore gig workers.
- Benefits: Health insurance through PM Jan Arogya Yojana.
- Additional Support: Identity cards and registration on the e-Shram portal.
15. PM Gati Shakti Data for Private Sector
Objective: Improve PPP-based infrastructure development.
- Access: Private players can access data and maps for project planning.
16. Jal Jeevan Mission Extension
New Target Year: 2028
Objective: Achieve 100% rural tap water coverage.
- Key Focus: Quality and sustainability of water supply.
17. Urban Challenge Fund
Corpus: ₹1 lakh crore
Objective: Support urban development, sanitation, and city revitalization projects.
18. Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat
Objective: Develop 100 GW nuclear energy capacity by 2047.
- R&D Investment: ₹20,000 crore for small modular reactors (SMRs).
19. Maritime Development Fund
Corpus: ₹25,000 crore
Objective: Enhance competitiveness of the shipping and maritime sector.
20. Modified UDAN Scheme
Objective: Boost regional air connectivity.
- New Routes: 120 additional destinations.
- Passenger Target: 4 crore passengers in the next 10 years.
21. SWAMIH Fund 2
Corpus: ₹15,000 crore
Objective: Complete 1 lakh dwelling units in stressed housing projects.
22. Medical Tourism and Heal in India Programme
Objective: Promote India as a leading destination for medical tourism.
- Support: Capacity building and visa relaxations.
23. Gyan Bharatam Mission
Objective: Document and conserve India’s rich manuscript heritage.
- Coverage: Over 1 crore manuscripts will be digitized.
These schemes highlight India’s commitment to economic growth, inclusivity, rural prosperity, innovation, and sustainability. With a holistic approach covering agriculture, manufacturing, and technology, the 2025-26 budget reflects a strategic roadmap for a Viksit Bharat.