Experts See Workforce Readiness As Budget 2026’s Real Growth Lever

Beyond the fiscal math and capex headlines, Union Budget 2026 places people firmly at the heart of India’s growth strategy. From AI-ready skills and manufacturing employment to healthcare, AYUSH and women-led inclusion, experts say the Budget signals a decisive shift from scheme-heavy interventions to capability-driven workforce development.

As India targets its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, the Budget positions skills, employability and formal livelihoods as the foundational drivers of long-term economic resilience.