Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her seventh budget, emphasized job creation and skill development amidst challenges from various sectors and political pressures. She delivered the budget with a focus on providing more employment opportunities, a persistent challenge for the Narendra Modi government, despite its ongoing efforts in infrastructure and manufacturing incentives. The prioritization of job creation and skill development reflects the government’s continued aim to address employment needs across the country. This emphasis comes in the face of growing demands from different industries and the political landscape.