Post-Budget Webinar 2026 on “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People” lead by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

**Executive Summary** This document details a Post-Budget Webinar 2026 focused on "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People," led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with a breakout session by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on skilling 1.5 lakh multiskilled caregivers. The Prime Minister emphasized scalable models to strengthen India's human capital and care economy, with actionable implementation frameworks being the aim of the consultations. The webinar concluded on March 9, 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Purpose and Context of the Webinar:** * The Post-Budget Webinar 2026, themed "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People," aimed to deliberate on the effective implementation of Union Budget 2026-27 announcements. * It is part of the Government's annual post-Budget consultation process to translate policy announcements into actionable frameworks. * The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, multilateral institutions, and private organizations. * **Prime Minister's Address:** * Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted the Union Budget as a roadmap for a future-ready workforce and strengthening human capital for a "Viksit Bharat." * He stressed the need for scalable models, innovation-driven growth, and stronger linkages between education, skilling, and the real economy. * **Focus on the Care Economy:** * The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship emphasized the strategic importance of the care economy as both a social priority and an economic opportunity. * The Budget announcement to train 1.5 lakh multiskilled caregivers aims to build a professional ecosystem integrating healthcare, wellness, and assistive technologies, creating dignified employment, particularly for women. * Recognizing language as a skill and strengthening global mobility pathways are seen as ways to enhance employability in international markets. * Partnerships with countries like Japan and Israel are facilitating skill diplomacy and positioning India as a trusted provider of skilled talent. * **MSDE's Breakout Session:** * MSDE steered a breakout session on "Strengthening India's Care Ecosystem: Skilling 1.5 Lakh Multiskilled Caregivers." * The session aimed to address the rising domestic demand from an aging population and global shortages of care and allied healthcare professionals. * The initiative seeks to transition the informal workforce into a structured National Caregiver Ecosystem. * Focus is on developing a structured, quality-driven training framework, ensuring dignity, recognition, and credible career pathways for caregivers through professional training and standardized certification. * **Key Action Points from Deliberations:** * Develop a structured caregiver career pathway with a standardized training curriculum and multi-skilling modules. * Implement training of trainers to ensure a sufficient pool of qualified trainers for quality training delivery. * Utilize the apprenticeship route for practical training, leveraging the network of hospitals, industries, and institutions. * Collaborate with State/UT governments to leverage Skill India International Centres (SIICs) for international mobility of care professionals. * Develop a network of credible training infrastructure using ITIs, healthcare providers, and training institutions. * Make details of skilled care professionals available on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH). * **Participants:** * The webinar included participants from States and Union Territories, NCVET, DGT, NSDC, Sector Skill Councils, Awarding Bodies, Assessment Agencies, industry partners, and training institutions. * An eminent panel of stakeholders from various government ministries, international organizations, and private sector entities participated. **Impact Analysis** * **Policymakers and Government Bodies (e.g., MSDE, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, State/UT Governments, NCVET, DGT, NSDC, SSCs):** * **Impact:** These entities will be responsible for developing and implementing the policies and frameworks discussed, including the caregiver training program, the caregiver career pathway, and leveraging SIICs. They will need to coordinate efforts and allocate resources. * **Action Required:** To collaborate on actionable implementation frameworks, develop standardized training curricula, establish training of trainers programs, and integrate skilled caregiver data onto the Skill India Digital Hub. * **Industry Leaders and Private Organizations (e.g., Healthcare Providers, Training Institutions, Companies like Sodexo, Apollo MedSkills, Portea Medical, Antara Senior Care):** * **Impact:** These stakeholders will play a crucial role in providing practical training, developing training infrastructure, and creating employment opportunities within the emerging care economy. They will benefit from a skilled workforce and potentially new business avenues. * **Action Required:** To participate in the apprenticeship route for practical training, contribute to developing training infrastructure, provide feedback on curriculum development, and potentially hire trained multiskilled caregivers. * **Prospective Caregivers (including women and informal workforce):** * **Impact:** Individuals looking to enter or upskill in the care sector will have access to structured, quality-driven training, leading to dignified employment opportunities and enhanced employability, both domestically and internationally. * **Action Required:** To enrol in the standardized training programs and pursue professional certification to become multiskilled caregivers. * **Multilateral Institutions (e.g., Asian Development Bank, UNICEF, British Asian Trust):** * **Impact:** These organizations may provide support, funding, or expertise in developing and implementing the care economy initiatives, contributing to skill diplomacy and global best practices. * **Action Required:** To continue or initiate partnerships and provide technical assistance or funding to support the various aspects of the care ecosystem development.

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