Lok Sabha Question No. 2663 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Inclusive Growth and National Development
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2663

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026

## Inclusive Growth and National Development

## 2663. SHRI EATALA RAJENDER:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government's 'Sankalp' is to focus on our poor, underprivileged and the disadvantaged, if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (b)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  accelerate  and  sustain  economic  growth,  by  enhancing productivity and competitiveness and building resilience to volatile global dynamics;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to fulfil aspirations of our people and build their capacity, making them strong partners in India's path to prosperity;
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to align with our vision of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, is to ensure that every family, community, region and sector has access to resources, amenities and opportunities meaningful participation; and
- (e) the total funds sanctioned and utilized for each programme, State-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d): Guided by the vision of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas , the government resolves to ensure that every citizen (including poor, underprivileged and the disadvantaged), family, community, region and sector have access to resources, amenities and opportunities for meaningful participation in the growth process, so that the benefits of Viksit Bharat are broad-based and inclusive. In this regard, the Government is implementing a number of targeted programmes such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, the Viksit Bharat -  Guarantee  for  Rozgar  and  Ajeevika  Mission  (Gramin)  Act,  2025,  Deendayal  Antyodaya  Yojana  National Rural Livelihoods Mission, National Social Assistance Programme, Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Stand Up India Scheme, Umbrella Programmes for Development of Minorities and Other Vulnerable Groups, Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  Samman  Nidhi,  Aspirational  Districts  Programme,  the  Aspirational  Blocks Programme and rural health, nutrition,  and  skill-development  initiatives  etc.  It  is  also  implementing various programmes, including Jal Jeevan Mission, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, PM Ujjwala Yojana, PM Saubhagya Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, etc., to bring about overall improvement in the quality of life of the citizens through universal access to basic amenities.

Further,  the  Union  Budget  2026-27  articulates  the  Government's Sankalp to place the poor, underprivileged, and disadvantaged at the centre of policy, while pursuing high and sustainable growth. At  the  macro  level,  the  Budget  lays  out  an  agenda  to  accelerate  and  sustain  growth  by  enhancing productivity  and  competitiveness  through  scaling  up  manufacturing  in  strategic  and  frontier  sectors, rejuvenation of legacy industries, development of 'champion MSMEs', infrastructure push, long-term energy security and stability, and the development of city-centric economic regions to build resilience.

Complementing  this,  the  budget  sets  out  a  people-centric  agenda  to  fulfil  aspirations  and  build  the capacity of citizens to become strong partners in India's prosperity. This includes a dedicated focus on youth  and  skills,  such  as  the  proposal  to  set  up  a  'High-Powered  'Education  to  Employment  and Enterprise' Standing Committee',  sector-specific skilling initiatives, and the adoption of  new technologies,  as  well  as  targeted  measures  for  farmers,  women,  Divyangjan,  and  citizens  in  the Purvodaya States and the North-East Region.

(e) The details of the funds allocated and actually spent, for various years, for the Centrally sponsored schemes and Central Sector schemes are available as per Statement 4A and Statement 4B, respectively, in the 'Expenditure Profile' document, which is a part of the yearly Budget documents. The details can be accessed at the following URL: https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/eb/vol1.pdf . In addition, details of social sector expenditure of the states are available in Statement 31 of the RBI's report titled 'State Finances: A Study of Budgets of 2025-26'. The details can be accessed at: https://rbi.org.in/Scripts/AnnualPublications.aspx?head=State%20Finances%20:%20A%20Study%20o f%20Budgets.

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