Budget 2026: Trauma Care, C-Mart for Women, High-Speed Rail & MSME Fund Announced

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026, focusing on inclusive development for the poor, women, railway passengers, and small entrepreneurs.
• The budget proposes establishing emergency trauma centers in 50% of the country's hospitals and 'C-Mart' for women entrepreneurs to sell products.
• Seven high-speed rail corridors, including Mumbai-Pune and Delhi-Varanasi, are planned to promote eco-friendly passenger transport.
• An MSME Growth Fund of Rs 10,000 crore will be created to strengthen small businesses and generate employment.
• Significant allocations include Rs 5,98,520 crore for transport, Rs 5,94,585 crore for defense, and Rs 1,04,599 crore for health.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026 prioritizes health infrastructure, women's empowerment, high-speed rail, and MSME growth with substantial allocations.