Union Budget 2026: Government Announces Setting Up Of One Girls’ Hostel In Every District

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced setting up of one girls' hostel in every district of the country.

There are over 700 districts in the country.

She also proposed a loan-linked capital subsidy support scheme for veterinary colleges, hospitals, and diagnostics laboratories.

The minister also announced upgrading Ayush pharmacies and drug testing labs, WHO (World Health Organisation) Traditional Medicine Centre at Jamanagar, Gujarat.