Union Budget 2024-25: Promises and Gaps in Social Sector Development!

Union Budget 2024-25: Social Sector Development 1

The Union Budget 2024-25 highlights significant promises and gaps in social sector development. Key promises include increased allocations for health, education, and social welfare schemes. However, gaps remain in addressing rural healthcare infrastructure, ensuring equitable education access, and enhancing social security for vulnerable populations. The budget aims to drive economic growth while focusing on sustainability, yet experts point out the need for more targeted measures to bridge the disparities in social services. Comprehensive implementation and monitoring are crucial to realize the budget’s goals and address existing shortcomings.

Promises and Gaps in Social Sector Development:-

  1. Increased Allocations: Significant budget increases for health, education, and social welfare schemes.
  2. Rural Healthcare: Notable gaps in rural healthcare infrastructure remain unaddressed.
  3. Education Access: Challenges persist in ensuring equitable access to quality education across regions.
  4. Social Security: Insufficient measures for enhancing social security for vulnerable populations.
  5. Implementation and Monitoring: Effective implementation and rigorous monitoring are essential for achieving the budget’s social sector goals.


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