Infra development: FM announces Rs 1.5 lakh crore outlay for interest-free loans to states

--- Rs 1.5 lakh crore will be provided towards 50-year interest free loans to states, for infrastructure development

--- An asset monetisation plan will be launched for 2025-30 period to infuse Rs 10 lakh crore capital in new projects

--- Outlay of Rs 500 crore for setting up a centre of excellence in artificial intelligence for education

---- Budget outlay for Jal Jeevan Mission is being enhanced to achieve 100 per cent coverage - FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents 2025-26 Budget in Parliament