Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of fulfilling people's aspirations as a fundamental objective of the Union budget. He highlighted key sectors such as healthcare, education, skill development, tourism, sports, and culture as mediums to achieve these aspirations.
Modi pointed out India's progress in providing holistic healthcare, citing initiatives like telemedicine that have made care accessible in remote areas. He also mentioned the strengthening of the health sector through Ayushman Bharat Yojana and Arogya Mandirs.
The Prime Minister called for strengthening the training ecosystem and creating awareness, particularly in the education sector. He emphasized the need for an updated curriculum tied to a real-world economy system and increased focus on AI, automation, and design-driven manufacturing.
Modi also highlighted the importance of academic institutions providing real-world exposure to students and creating a research ecosystem for young researchers. He mentioned the inclusion of sports in everyday life to create a new sports ecosystem and the need for strengthening sporting facilities for international events.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of focusing on tourism ecosystems with a stress on cleanliness and hospitality. The webinar 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People: Education, Skills and University Townships' brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academia, startups, and students to discuss implementation pathways for strengthening India's education, skills, and creative economy ecosystem.
