Sinha, Dipa   <br/><br/>
Social sector and union budget 2025–26 

 - Economic & Political Weekly  
 - 60(16), Apr 19, 2025: p.39-43   
<br/><br/> Despite the expansion of welfare programmes over the years, public investment in India covering health, education, and social protection remains low compared to global standards. Budget 2025–26 continues the trend of stagnation in nominal allocations for schemes like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, public distribution system, midday meal scheme, and Integrated Child Development Services.- Reproduced <br/><br/>https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/16/budget-2025-26/social-sector-and-union-budget-2025-26.html<br/>