PM to lead post-Budget discussion on inclusive growth, policy implementation on Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a post-Budget webinar on Monday, March 9, on the theme “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People”, as the government begins the process of translating the announcements made in the Union Budget into actionable strategies across key sectors of the economy.

‎According to an official release issued on Sunday, the Prime Minister will address the webinar at 10:15 am via video conferencing. The event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, domain experts and other stakeholders to deliberate on ways to implement the priorities outlined in the budget and ensure that policy initiatives move quickly from announcement to execution.

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‎The webinar is part of a broader series of post-budget consultations that the government has been organising in recent years to strengthen engagement with industry and experts. These interactions are aimed at building consensus around policy goals while also identifying practical pathways for implementing the government’s development agenda.

‎Under the overarching theme of inclusive growth, the programme will feature multiple breakout sessions covering sectors such as education and skilling, health and AYUSH, tourism and hospitality. Officials said the discussions will focus on strengthening the link between education and employment, expanding skill development initiatives and creating opportunities in emerging industries that are expected to shape the future workforce.

‎Among the initiatives expected to be discussed is the development of Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) content creator labs, which are being promoted as part of India’s push to build a globally competitive digital creative ecosystem. The move is aimed at encouraging innovation, supporting young creators and positioning India as a significant hub in the fast-growing global creative technology industry.

‎Healthcare will also be a major focus of the deliberations. Sessions are expected to explore expanding the pool of allied health professionals and caregiver training programmes, along with proposals to create regional medical hubs that could strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to specialised services across different parts of the country. Expansion of institutions under the traditional medicine system, particularly within the framework of the Ministry of AYUSH, will also form part of the discussions.

‎Tourism and hospitality have been identified as another key growth area in the policy dialogue. Officials said the webinar will examine strategies for hospitality skill development, the creation of sustainable tourism trails and the promotion of heritage tourism across regions. Plans to strengthen the Buddhist tourism circuit in the North-Eastern region are also expected to be discussed, reflecting the government’s focus on leveraging cultural and spiritual heritage to boost tourism and regional development.

‎Government officials said the Post-Budget Webinar is designed to provide a platform for collaborative engagement between the government, industry and experts so that the policy vision outlined in the budget can be effectively translated into concrete initiatives. “The objective is to generate practical recommendations and implementation roadmaps so that the initiatives announced in the Budget can be executed efficiently and deliver tangible benefits to citizens,” an official said.

‎Since assuming office, the Modi government has increasingly used post-budget consultations as a mechanism to narrow the gap between policy formulation and on-ground implementation. By bringing together sector specialists, entrepreneurs and policymakers, the government hopes to refine strategies, address potential challenges early and accelerate the delivery of development programmes.

‎Officials said the ideas and recommendations emerging from the discussions will help guide the next steps for ministries and departments responsible for implementing the budget proposals. The broader aim, they added, is to ensure that economic growth is accompanied by wider access to opportunities and improved public services.

‎The theme “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas,” which has been a central pillar of the Modi government’s development philosophy, reflects the emphasis on inclusive growth and equitable opportunities for all sections of society. With the Union Budget setting the policy direction for the coming financial year, the webinar is expected to play a key role in aligning government initiatives with industry participation and expert insights, helping turn policy aspirations into measurable outcomes on the ground.