Budget 2025-26: Tourism and Railways as Key Job Creators

The Union Budget 2025-26 has prioritized tourism and railways as major sectors for employment generation and infrastructure development. The government aims to boost domestic and international tourism while making rail travel faster, safer, and more efficient.

Tourism Sector: A Growth Engine for Employment
The government recognizes tourism’s potential to create jobs and boost the economy. The budget includes key initiatives to develop major tourist destinations and improve infrastructure, connectivity, and hospitality services.
Key Announcements for Tourism:
•    Top 50 tourism destinations will be developed with state participation.
•    Better connectivity, cleanliness, and marketing strategies to enhance visitor experience.
•    Religious and medical tourism will receive special attention.
•    Streamlined visa process and digital services to attract international tourists.
•    Partnerships with premier institutions to promote sustainable tourism practices.
These initiatives will increase tourism-related employment, benefiting hoteliers, transport services, guides, and small businesses.

Indian Railways: Massive Investment in Infrastructure
Railways have received a record allocation of ₹2.52 lakh crore in the budget to modernize and expand services.
Key Highlights of the Railway Budget:
•    200 new Vande Bharat trains approved for production.
•    17,500 new general and air-conditioned coaches to be added.
•    50 new sleeper-class and chair-car trains for better connectivity.
•    1.14 lakh crore allocated for railway safety and modernization.
•    Complete electrification of railway tracks targeted by the end of the year.
•    1,000 new railway flyovers to ease congestion.
Additionally, the budget aims to increase freight capacity, targeting 1.6 billion tons of goods transport by March 2025, improving trade and logistics efficiency.