India News | Govt to Launch Focused Scheme for Footwear, Leather Sectors: Sitharaman

New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said a focused scheme will be launched for the footwear and leather sectors while steps will be initiated to make India a global toy manufacturing hub.

The government will also launch a mission to support clean technology manufacturing activities, she said while presenting the Union Budget for 2025-26.

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She said investment as third engine encompasses investing in people, innovation, and economy.

Broadband connectivity will be provided to all government secondary schools and primary healthcare centres, Sitharaman said.

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