Sitharaman Gathers Insights: Sixth Pre-Budget Consultation Focuses on Health and Education for 2025-26 Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the sixth pre-Budget meeting with health and education experts in preparation for the 2025-26 Union Budget. The session included discussions on key sectors and was attended by government officials and industry leaders. This consultation is crucial for shaping the upcoming financial plan.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presided over the sixth pre-Budget consultation on Monday, engaging with experts and representatives from the health and education sectors in the national capital. The meeting is part of the preparation for the Union Budget 2025-26 and included high-level government officials, such as the Finance Secretary and heads of various departments.

Prominent attendees included Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai Director Kailash Sharma, Public Health Specialist Dr. Atul Kotwal, and National Board of Examinations President Dr. Abhijat Sheth. The consultation also welcomed educational leaders like Prof Raj Nehru, Vice Chancellor of Shri Vishwakarma Skill University Haryana, and CENTA CEO Ramya Venkataraman, reflecting a diverse range of expertise.

The Finance Ministry's annual pre-budget consultation meetings aim to gather insights from experts across sectors. This year's process, already in motion, has seen engagements with various stakeholders, including MSMEs and economists, to shape the forthcoming financial roadmap. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent interaction with economists underscores the government's commitment to a comprehensive budget strategy.

(With inputs from agencies.)