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Budget 2025: A Visionary Step Toward A Self-Reliant, Inclusive India

The 2025 Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to drive India’s economic growth while promoting inclusive empowerment. This budget goes beyond just numbers, laying out a comprehensive plan for the nation’s future—addressing welfare, economic strengthening, and social upliftment.

The Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) has hailed the budget as a milestone in the journey towards a self-reliant India. According to Shahid Sayeed, MRM’s National Convener, the budget reflects the aspirations of 140 crore citizens. He pointed out its focus on taxpayer relief, agricultural investment, and expanded loan facilities for small businesses.

Support for Youth and Education

MRM’s Prof. Shahid Akhtar praised the budget’s emphasis on education and research. Key provisions include 10,000 fellowships under the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship Scheme, aimed at enhancing research in top Indian institutes like IITs and IISc. This initiative promises to make India a global leader in technological innovation.

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The budget also focuses on digital connectivity for government schools and health centers, ensuring effective online education and improved access to essential services across India.

Empowering Women And Entrepreneurs

Dr. Shalini Ali, MRM’s Women’s Wing leader, called the budget a significant step for women’s economic independence. It introduces loan schemes of up to ₹2 crore for women entrepreneurs, offering them a chance to become self-reliant. She also highlighted improvements in workplace safety and maternity benefits, which will empower women to contribute more actively to the workforce.

Boost for MSMEs And Startups

Syed Raza Hussain Rizvi, MRM’s National Convener, welcomed the increased loan guarantee cover for MSMEs, which will now be raised from ₹5 crore to ₹10 crore. He also noted that startups will benefit from loans up to ₹20 crore, fostering innovation and creating job opportunities for India’s young entrepreneurs.

Healthcare Reforms For All

Dr. Majid Talikoti, MRM’s healthcare convener, commended the budget’s focus on improving medical facilities. Key measures include the abolition of customs duties on 36 life-saving medicines and the establishment of cancer care centers in every district.

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The budget also includes plans to add 1.1 lakh seats in medical colleges over the next decade, addressing India’s healthcare needs and increasing access to medical services.

A Balanced And Visionary Budget

The National Conveners of MRM have collectively described Budget 2025 as historic and inclusive. Sayeed emphasized its focus on employment, investment, and innovation. Akhtar pointed to its transformative potential for the education sector. Ali praised the boost to women’s self-reliance, while Talikoti highlighted its far-reaching impact on healthcare.

With its wide-ranging reforms, Budget 2025 is seen as a key step toward making India self-reliant, economically strong, and globally competitive. The Muslim Rashtriya Manch believes this budget will play a crucial role in shaping India’s future as a global economic powerhouse.

Shibra Arshad

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