Girls Hostel in Every District: Budget's Game-Changer for Women's Education

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Girls Hostel in every district to boost women's education and safety.
• This initiative aims to provide safe and accessible higher education facilities for girls from rural and semi-urban areas.
• The budget also includes plans to create 1 lakh Allied Health Professionals and train 1.5 lakh Care Givers for the elderly.
• A Loan-linked Capital Subsidy Support Scheme was announced for veterinary colleges to strengthen veterinary education.
• A 40,000 crore scheme for Electronic Components manufacturing aims to boost 'Make in India' and reduce imports.

Why It Matters: The Union Budget prioritizes women's education, healthcare, and domestic manufacturing with key new initiatives.