In the Union Budget 2026–27, which sector received major emphasis under the government’s employment-generation strategy?

The Union Budget 2026–27 gave a major push to the **textile sector** because it is labour-intensive and supports manufacturing, exports, artisans and rural jobs. Measures included the **Textile Expansion and Employment Scheme**, National Fibre Scheme, Samarth 2.0 and Mega Textile Parks. **Option 1:** Luxury retail is part of the wider retail sector, but it was **not the main employment-focused sector** highlighted here. **Option 2:** Gold and silver trade is mainly affected by **customs duty and import policy**, not this employment programme. **Option 4:** **Air India was privatised earlier and transferred to the Tata Group in 2022**; airline privatisation was not the Budget's main jobs strategy here.