The Union Budget 2025–26 introduced key proposals in the social sector. Which of the following measures were included? 1. A new National Health Insurance Scheme was introduced with an allocation of ₹1 lakh crore to provide coverage to rural families. 2. A National Education Mission with ₹80,000 crore has been launched to reform school and higher education infrastructure. 3. The government has announced 100 new IITs and IIMs across the country to promote advanced learning and research.

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The Union Budget 2025–26 introduced key proposals in the social sector. Which of the following measures were included?

A new National Health Insurance Scheme was introduced with an allocation of ₹1 lakh crore to provide coverage to rural families.
A National Education Mission with ₹80,000 crore has been launched to reform school and higher education infrastructure.
The government has announced 100 new IITs and IIMs across the country to promote advanced learning and research.

Correct Answer:

(E) 1 only

Explanation:

The correct answer is E: 1 only.

Statement 1 is CORRECT: A new National Health Insurance Scheme with ₹1 lakh crore was announced targeting rural families. Total health expenditure in the budget is set at ₹3 lakh crore.
Statement 2 is INCORRECT: A National Education Mission was announced, but the allocation was ₹50,000 crore (not ₹80,000 crore).
Statement 3 is INCORRECT: No new IITs or IIMs were announced in the budget. The focus was on expanding existing research centers. A new digital learning scheme was announced to enhance online education.