India
*Govt to launch focused scheme for footwear, leather sectors: Sitharaman*

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said a focused scheme will be launched for the footwear and leather sectors while steps will be initiated to make India a global toy manufacturing hub.
The government will also launch a mission to support clean technology manufacturing activities, she said while presenting the Union Budget for 2025-26.
She said investment as third engine encompasses investing in people, innovation, and economy.
Broadband connectivity will be provided to all government secondary schools and primary healthcare centres, Sitharaman said.–