200 New Day-Care Centers: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made several important announcements in the Budget 2025-26, which focus on strengthening healthcare, urban workers, small industries and startups. These schemes will help in increasing economic growth and new employment opportunities in the country.
Major reform in health services: Day-care centers for cancer patients
Under the budget, the government has announced to set up day-care cancer centers in all district hospitals. By 2025-26, 200 new cancer centers will be set up, which will provide better treatment to the patients in their own district. This step will prove to be important in making the treatment of serious diseases accessible and improving health services.
Relief for street vendors: Loan limit increased in PM Swanidhi Yojana
To improve the economic condition of urban laborers and street vendors, the government has announced to increase the loan limit to Rs 30,000 under PM Swanidhi Yojana. This scheme will provide better financial support to small businessmen and help them become self-reliant.
Credit card facility for small industries
The government has announced the launch of credit cards with a limit of Rs 5 lakh to further empower small industries. Under this, 10 lakh credit cards will be issued in the first year itself. This scheme will ensure easy availability of funding for small traders and entrepreneurs.
Promotion of startups and artificial intelligence
The government has received more than 91,000 crore applications under the AI (Artificial Intelligence) app development program for startups. To further strengthen this sector, the government has announced a new contribution of Rs 10,000 crore. This will give Indian startups an opportunity to become competitive at the global level and promote innovation.
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