Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman focuses on Gen Z's needs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's latest budget is all about Gen Z.
The focus? Boosting creative careers, making tourism more sustainable, bringing AI into daily life, and supporting mental health—while still keeping an eye on the economy.
Animation, gaming, and design sectors get a boost
If you're dreaming of a job in animation, gaming, or design, there's good news: new AVGC labs are coming to thousands of schools and colleges, and the sector is projected to require two million professionals by 2030.
AI will help match young people to jobs and improve education and healthcare.
Plus, mental health support is getting a major upgrade with a new NIMHANS-2 in north India and the upgradation of institutes in Ranchi and Tezpur.
Lower taxes on overseas trips and imported gadgets also make things a bit easier on your wallet.