Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set out seven key priorities for India’s development and growth. These priorities are:
- Inclusive development: Ensuring that all citizens, regardless of their background or circumstances, have access to opportunities for growth and prosperity.
- Reaching the last mile: Focusing on delivering government services and support to rural and remote areas, which are often left behind in terms of development and access to resources.
- Infra & investment: Building the infrastructure and making investments necessary to support economic growth and development, including transportation, energy, and communications systems.
- Unleashing the potential: Encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation, and promoting the growth of new businesses and industries.
- Green growth: Adopting sustainable development practices and reducing the country’s carbon footprint, while promoting economic growth and development.
- Youth power: Empowering the country’s young people, who represent the future of India, by providing them with education, training, and job opportunities.
- Financial sector: Strengthening the financial sector, including the banking, insurance, and capital markets, to ensure that capital and investment are available to support economic growth.
These priorities reflect the government’s commitment to building a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous future for India and its citizens.