India's Economy Grows 66% Over Last Decade, Reaching $3.8 Trillion

PM Modi highlights economic growth, education reforms, and healthcare initiatives as key drivers of India's development roadmap in post-budget address.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited an IMF report indicating India's economy grew by 66% from 2015 to 2025, reaching $3.8 trillion, with aspirations to achieve a $5 trillion economy in the near future.
• The Union Budget 2025-26 prioritizes investments across infrastructure, industries, education, healthcare, and innovation to foster job creation and economic growth.
• Key education reforms include the National Education Policy, expansion of IITs, integration of AI and technology in education, and digitization of learning materials in 22 languages.
• Healthcare initiatives feature the addition of 10,000 medical seats this year, a five-year target of 75,000 seats, telemedicine expansion, and improved digital healthcare infrastructure.
• A focus on skill development has led to training over 30 million youth since 2014, with new programs like the PM-Internship Scheme aimed at aligning skills with industry needs.

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