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Economical you

Mock Budget

Objective: Students create their own version of the Union Budget for India.

Activity Steps:
Divide students into groups, each focusing on a different sector (e.g., agriculture,
healthcare, education).
Prepare a budget allocation proposal for that sector, justifying the spending.
Present the proposals to the class as if they are part of the Indian Parliament.

Sector Budget Allocation Percentage of Total Purpose/Key Focus Areas
(₹ Crores) Budget
Education E.g., building schools, digital
classrooms

Healthcare E.g., rural hospitals, vaccination
programs

Agriculture E.g., subsidies for farmers,
irrigation projects

Infrastructure E.g., roads, railways, renewable
energy

Defense and Security E.g., modernizing equipment,
cybersecurity
Environment E.g., afforestation, pollution
control
Employment E.g., job training programs,
entrepreneurship
Technology E.g., broadband for villages, tech
startups
Social Welfare E.g., food for poor, women’s
safety programs

Why it’s Interesting:
Helps you understand the allocation of funds and the priorities of the
Indian government in various sectors.

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