Estd. 2006
Union Budget for 2025-26 lays a visionary roadmap

 

OP-ED                                                                                                               Amit Goyal

 

“The Union Budget for 2025-26, presented by the Finance Minister, lays a visionary roadmap for India's growth and resilience, embodying the spirit of Atmanirbharta (self-reliance). With a strong emphasis on education and skill development, the budget aims to achieve 100% literacy and enhance the quality of education. 

Initiatives such as the expansion of the PM Research Fellowship program, and the establishment of three AI Centres of Excellence with an allocation of ₹500 crore. The enhanced allocation to medical education reflects a robust focus on strengthening India’s healthcare infrastructure, addressing both immediate needs and long-term capacity building and also highlights India’s investment in its human capital.

The budget also prioritizes infrastructure development, aviation expansion and innovation, positioning India as a global hub for large-scale projects. This creates significant demand for skilled project management professionals who will be pivotal in executing these ambitious ventures, especially critical ones like the advancement of foundational geospatial infra and data under the PM Gati Shakti Scheme.

Moreover, the emphasis on sustainability, through initiatives like Clean Tech, ensures that India’s growth trajectory aligns with global environmental goals, fostering a greener and more sustainable future. In essence, the 2025-26 budget is a forward-looking blueprint that empowers the youth, strengthens the nation's infrastructure and champions innovation, laying the groundwork for a prosperous and self-reliant Viksit Bharat.”

# Amit Goyal, Regional Managing Director, South Asia – Project Management Institute (PMI) 

February 01, 2025