INFRASTRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION
The FM focused on infrastructure as part of her second theme for
the Union Budget i.e. economic development. As regards
infrastructure, the focus has been on transportation and
connectivity as well as increasing the solar power generation
capacity, in the backdrop of the larger theme of 'Aspirational
India' being development for all.
In line with the overall "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka
Vishwas" principle, the FM also proposed that the National
Skill Development Agency would give a special thrust to
infrastructure-focused skill development opportunities in light of
the huge employment potential of the infrastructure sector. A
project preparation facility for infrastructure projects is also
proposed to be set up. This step is significant, given that the
lack of capacity with the relevant expertise has been identified as
a major requirement for the sector.
