365telugu.com online news, News Delhi,February 1st, 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 on Sunday, marking the third full budget under the Modi 3.0 administration. The fiscal roadmap emphasizes inclusive growth, with a dedicated focus on farmers, women, youth, and the middle class.
Here are the ten pivotal highlights from Budget 2026..
AI-Powered Farming: ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’..
The government has integrated cutting-edge technology into agriculture with ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’, a multilingual AI platform. This tool will provide real-time updates on weather, market pricing, and customized farming techniques. Additionally, special productivity schemes for plantation crops like coconut, cashew, and cocoa were announced.
Empowering Women via ‘SHE-Marts’..
Building on the success of the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, the government will establish ‘SHE-Marts’ in every district. These dedicated marketplaces will allow women-led self-help groups (SHGs) to sell their products directly, fostering rural entrepreneurship.
Connectivity: 7 High-Speed Rail Corridors..
To modernize transit, seven new High-Speed Rail corridors have been proposed. Key routes include Hyderabad-Chennai, Hyderabad-Bengaluru, and Pune-Hyderabad, alongside corridors connecting Delhi-Varanasi, Mumbai-Pune, and Varanasi-Siliguri.
Education: University Townships & Hostels..
The Budget proposes five University Townships located near major industrial hubs to bridge the gap between education and employment. To promote female literacy, a dedicated girls’ hostel will be constructed in every district.
MSME Boost: ₹10,000 Crore Growth Fund..
Small businesses received a significant boost with the announcement of a ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund. Furthermore, a new cadre called ‘Corporate Mitra’ will be introduced to simplify regulatory compliance for MSMEs.
Healthcare: New Ayurvedic Institutes..
The healthcare sector will see the establishment of three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda and the launch of ‘NIMHANS-2’. Additionally, emergency and trauma care capacity in district hospitals is set to increase by 50%.
Income Tax: Status Quo on Slabs..
In a move that may disappoint some, the Finance Minister kept income tax slabs and standard deductions unchanged for both the old and new tax regimes. However, relief was provided through the removal of duties on critical life-saving drugs for cancer and diabetes.
Tourism: Five Regional Medical Hubs..
To position India as a global leader in medical value tourism, five regional Medical Hubs will be developed. The budget also prioritizes heritage tourism, specifically focusing on the development of the Buddhist Circuit in the North-East.
‘Sahara’ for the Specially-Abled..
The ‘Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana’ was launched to provide industry-aligned training for the specially-abled, while the ‘Divyang Sahara’ scheme will focus on the research, development, and distribution of assistive devices.
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‘Khelo India Mission’ Expanded..
With an eye on the next decade, the government announced a revamped ‘Khelo India Mission’. This initiative will focus on talent identification, coach development, and the integration of sports science into modern infrastructure.