Indian Economic Policy and Union Budget Analysis

Understanding how national budgets and economic policies shape a country's development is crucial for policy analysts, public administration students, and competitive exam aspirants. This text-based course guides you through the core frameworks used to dissect public finance, economic surveys, and national development schemes. By completing this course, you will transition from simply reading government announcements to critically analyzing fiscal policies, agricultural reforms, infrastructure investments, and social welfare programs. What you'll learn: Learn the foundational terminology of public finance, fiscal policy, and budget structures; Analyze government strategies for boosting agricultural productivity and rural incomes; Understand the role of MSMEs and livelihood creation initiatives in economic growth; Evaluate social sector policies in healthcare, elder care, and digital education transitions; Assess infrastructure development strategies and ease of doing business reforms; Apply structured analysis techniques to evaluate national policy documents and economic reports. The course begins with fundamental concepts of public finance and policy analysis before moving into sector-specific case studies. You will read detailed breakdowns of fiscal strategies, social welfare models, and economic development frameworks. This course is designed for beginners, civil services aspirants, and policy enthusiasts. No prior knowledge of economics or finance is required. Start analyzing economic policies with confidence today.