<h1>Union Budget 2025-26 Boosts Rural Development with New Program and Significant Fund Allocations for Key Schemes</h1> The Union Budget for 2025-26 increased the Rural Development Ministry's allocation to Rs 1.88 lakh crore, a 5.75% rise from the previous year, while maintaining the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) allocation at Rs 86,000 crore. The budget also introduced the 'Rural Prosperity and Resilience' program to address underemployment in agriculture through skilling and investment. Key allocations include Rs 19,000 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna and Rs 19,005 crore for the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin received Rs 54,832 crore.