<h1>Educational Institutions Key to Financial Inclusion; Govt Boosts MUDRA Yojana Budget to Rs. 1,80,000 Crore for Small Traders.</h1> The Union Finance Minister emphasized the role of educational institutions in promoting financial inclusion. The government has linked households to banking through initiatives like PMJDY, opening 240 million accounts. The MUDRA Yojana was launched to provide unsecured banking finance to small traders and entrepreneurs, with a budget increase from Rs. 1,20,000 crore to Rs. 1,80,000 crore, benefiting women and weaker sections. A financial inclusion initiative, Vittshala, was launched by a leading college to enhance financial literacy through community engagement, workshops, and interactive tools, aiming to empower individuals to contribute to economic growth.