New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- In a comprehensive outline of investment priorities during the Budget 2025-26 presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted investment as the third engine of growth, focusing on people, economy, and innovation.

This strategic framework emphasizes skill development and educational expansion as key drivers of India's economic advancement.

Building upon initiatives announced in the July 2024 budget, the government will establish five National Centers of Excellence for skilling.

These centers, developed through international partnerships and incorporating global expertise, are designed to equip Indian youth with advanced manufacturing capabilities aligned with both domestic and international market dema...