Budget’s tribal push: Health & sports hubs, creches planned
Published on: Jan. 31, 2026, 12:50 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The upcoming Union Budget 2026-27 is set to boost the social sector with new welfare schemes for vulnerable groups. Key initiatives include health observatories in eight states to combat diseases, community-managed tribal creches, and sports hubs in schools. The budget also focuses on employment generation, malnutrition, and infrastructure development in remote areas, while preserving tribal culture.
