Sat Feb 01 06:22:05 UTC 2025: ## India Unveils New Schemes for Footwear, Toys, and Clean Tech in Union Budget 2025

**New Delhi, February 1, 2025** – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced a series of initiatives in the Union Budget 2025-26, focusing on boosting key sectors and expanding digital infrastructure. A dedicated scheme will be launched to support the footwear and leather industries, aiming to strengthen their position in the global market. Simultaneously, the government will actively work towards establishing India as a leading global hub for toy manufacturing.

Further bolstering the nation’s manufacturing capabilities, a new mission dedicated to supporting clean technology manufacturing will be implemented. The budget also includes plans to provide broadband connectivity to all government secondary schools and primary healthcare centers across the country. According to the Finance Minister, this investment in people, innovation, and the economy will serve as a third engine for growth.

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