Budget 2026-27: Social Sector Gets Rs 6 Lakh Crore Boost, Focus Shifts to Asset Creation

• The social sector receives a significant Rs 6 lakh crore allocation in Budget 2026-27, encompassing ministries like rural development, health, and education.
• Allocations for Rural Development increased to Rs 2.73 lakh crore, Health Ministry to Rs 1.04 lakh crore, and Education Ministry to Rs 1.39 lakh crore.
• The Modi government's strategy has evolved from a relief model to a tech-driven approach focusing on asset creation and human development.
• New initiatives like VB-GRAM (Viksit Bharat Gramin) replace MGNREGA, linking rural employment to durable infrastructure projects.
• Expansion of healthcare includes Day Care Cancer Centres, 75,000 new medical seats, and an expanded Ayushman Bharat, alongside training 1.5 lakh caregivers.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026-27 boosts social sector spending with a focus on asset creation, healthcare expansion, and human development.