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Union Budget 2025: ASIA Research Experts Weigh In on Key Sectors The Union Budget 2025 has sparked discussions across industries, with experts from ASIA Research providing insights into its impact on healthcare, tourism, culture, manufacturing, finance, and international relations. Here’s what they had to say:   Healthcare: Strengthening Innovation but Gaps Remain Dr. Indu Bhushan, Vice Chairperson, ASIA Research “The Union Budget 2025 offers significant relief for cancer and rare disease patients by committing cancer care centers in all district hospitals and fully exempting 36 life-saving drugs from basic customs…

The Union Budget 2025 has set the stage for India’s next phase of economic transformation, addressing key sectors with bold initiatives and forward-looking policies. Industry leaders from different sectors weigh in on how the government’s announcements align with their expectations and pave the way for growth. Strengthening MSMEs: The Backbone of India's Economy Tarun Joshi, CEO & Founder, Join Ventures & IGP, highlighted the pivotal role of MSMEs and startups in India’s economic ecosystem. Reflecting on the government’s initiatives, he said: “The Union Budget 2025 is a strong step towards…

“The Union Budget 2025 reflects a balanced approach, aiming to stimulate economic growth while maintaining fiscal prudence. The emphasis on infrastructure development and tax reforms is a positive step towards enhancing investor confidence and fostering a more inclusive economy.” — Hitesh Chhabra, Senior Branding and Advertising Professional.

 “The Union Budget 2025-26 marks a transformative step forward for India's healthcare sector. The establishment of daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals, with 200 centres operational this year, will significantly enhance cancer care accessibility. This aligns with the mission to provide equitable healthcare solutions to all sections of society. Additionally, the expansion of medical education by adding 10,000 seats this year and 75,000 seats over the next five years addresses the critical shortage of healthcare professionals, strengthening infrastructure and meeting growing healthcare needs. The introduction of health insurance for…

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Dr Pritha Chatterjee Gender budgeting is a methodology proposed by the feminist economist Diane Elson in the 1990s to analyse and reformulate public budgets from a gender equity perspective. It is one of the many efforts on gender mainstreaming and is a way to ensure a ‘budget for everyone’ and considers the unique and diverse needs of every person. The concept of gender budgeting was first introduced in Australia in 1984 when different government departments and entities were asked to re-assess the impact of budgeting on women and girls. It does not entail a separate…